3.1 - Availability of Raw Materials
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What is a raw material?
💡 Hint: Think about what resources are essential for making products.
Name one example of an agro-based industry.
💡 Hint: Consider industries that grow or utilize crops.
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What type of industries rely on agricultural products?
💡 Hint: Look for industry types that utilize crops.
True or False: Mineral-based industries are often located away from their raw materials.
💡 Hint: Remember the reason for minimizing transport costs.
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Discuss the implications of resource scarcity on the location of industries and provide potential strategies for mitigating these effects.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs and innovative solutions for resource constraints.
Analyze how technological advancements in transportation might alter the importance of raw materials' proximity to industries.
💡 Hint: Think of how shipping and logistics have evolved over time.
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