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What is a primary factor that industries consider when choosing a location for manufacturing?
What is a primary factor that industries consider when choosing a location for manufacturing?
What are raw materials-oriented industries primarily located near?
What are raw materials-oriented industries primarily located near?
sources of raw materials
Industries that operate in flatted factories or multi-storey buildings are often referred to as __________ industries.
Industries that operate in flatted factories or multi-storey buildings are often referred to as __________ industries.
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Match the following factors with their descriptions:
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Which of the following industries is an example of a power-oriented industry?
Which of the following industries is an example of a power-oriented industry?
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Coal was the main power source in the 19th century due to its lightweight and ease of transport.
Coal was the main power source in the 19th century due to its lightweight and ease of transport.
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What has caused the locational pull of coalfields to decrease over the past century?
What has caused the locational pull of coalfields to decrease over the past century?
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Industries that require significant amounts of energy are known as __________ industries.
Industries that require significant amounts of energy are known as __________ industries.
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Match the following factors with their classifications:
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What is one way to reduce labor costs in an organization?
What is one way to reduce labor costs in an organization?
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Introducing updated equipment is a strategy to improve infrastructure.
Introducing updated equipment is a strategy to improve infrastructure.
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What is the purpose of implementing tariffs?
What is the purpose of implementing tariffs?
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The lack of _____ can prevent improvements in infrastructure.
The lack of _____ can prevent improvements in infrastructure.
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Match the following strategies with their intended outcomes:
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What is one way a government can support industries in terms of environmental concerns?
What is one way a government can support industries in terms of environmental concerns?
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Capital-intensive industries, such as car manufacturing, typically require less investment compared to other industries.
Capital-intensive industries, such as car manufacturing, typically require less investment compared to other industries.
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What are the two types of capital mentioned in the content?
What are the two types of capital mentioned in the content?
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A government can support industrial development by providing ________ for projects that promote environmental protection.
A government can support industrial development by providing ________ for projects that promote environmental protection.
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Factors Affecting Manufacturing Location
- Manufacturers choose sites with the lowest production costs for maximum profit.
- Several factors affect location: physical, human, economic, and cultural.
Physical Factors
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Land:
- Heavy industries need large, flat, cheap land. (e.g., iron and steel)
- Land costs are generally lower in suburbs and less developed countries (LDCs).
- Some industries concentrate near coasts for future expansion by reclaiming land.
- Light industries need less space (e.g., electronics).
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Raw Materials:
- Raw material-oriented industries locate near raw material sources to reduce transportation costs.
- The nature of raw materials affects location:
- High weight loss: Industries locate close to raw materials (e.g., sugar milling).
- Bulky: Locate close to raw materials (e.g., paper making).
- Perishable: Locate close to raw materials (e.g., butter and cheese).
- Low value: Locate close to raw materials if transportation is efficient (e.g., brick making).
- Industries may shift locations due to improved transportation and reduced costs. Raw material substitutes also affect location.
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Power:
- Power-oriented industries locate near power sources to reduce transportation or production costs (e.g., iron and steel, aluminum).
- Coal was a major power source in the 19th century, heavily influencing location. Transportation limitations made this influence powerful.
- The locational pull of coalfields has weakened due to improved transportation, efficient coal use, and new energy sources.
- Coal burning releases pollutants.
Human/Economic/Cultural Factors
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Government Policies:
- Favorable policies can attract industries through incentives (e.g., improved power supplies).
- Unfavorable policies create restrictions for industries (e.g., restricting the extraction of raw materials and power).
- Governments impact locations with policies around costs, and labor standards.
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Labor:
- Labor-intensive industries (e.g., clothing) locate where inexpensive and ample labor is available (typically less developed countries).
- Labor costs depend on wages, benefits, and the power of labor unions (higher wages in unionized cities).
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Market:
- Market-oriented industries locate near markets to minimize finished product shipping costs in the case of heavy or perishable items. Large cities with large populations and many firms are ideal locations.
- Factors influencing markets include high weight gain, fragile products, and perishability.
- Agglomeration: Clustered locations of industries near one another creating advantages (lower transport costs).
- Industrial inertia: Existing locations persist despite weakening location advantages.
Transport and Telecommunications
- Transport costs increase with distance and weight.
- Different transport methods (air, sea, rail, road) offer varying levels of efficiency for different goods. Efficient transportation networks result in lower costs.
- Telecommunication facilitates information exchange, a crucial aspect impacting industrial location.
Technology
- Technological advancements can reduce reliance on certain location factors (e.g., power, raw materials, and labor).
- Technological improvements improve transport, making locations more accessible.
- These advancements influence industry location choices.
Behavioral/Historical Factors
- Industries sometimes remain in locations despite disadvantages (inertia).
- Factors like personal experience, education, and the decision-makers' analysis influence choices, even when advantageous alternative locations emerge.
Capital
- Capital-intensive industries, those that require significant investment, may face challenges securing funding in some areas.
- Specific locations are more accessible for capital.
- High-technology industries tend to locate where venture capital is readily available.
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Explore the critical factors influencing manufacturing location decisions, including physical, human, economic, and cultural elements. This quiz delves into the specifics of land requirements, proximity to raw materials, and the implications for different types of industries. Assess your understanding of how these factors contribute to optimal manufacturing site selection.
