5.1.1.5 - Why do Large-scale Industries choose different locations?
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What does 'access to market' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about where you often buy products.
Why is raw material accessibility important?
💡 Hint: Consider the weight and perishability of certain goods.
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What is the significance of access to markets for industries?
💡 Hint: Think about where products are sold.
True or False: Footloose industries depend heavily on local raw materials.
💡 Hint: Consider industries that can be flexible with location.
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Analyze how the location of an automobile manufacturing plant might differ from a textile mill.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific resources and customer needs of each industry.
Evaluate the effects of government policies on industrial location in two contrasting countries.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how government incentives can shift industrial zones.
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