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What is a primary benefit of industries clustering together in industrial regions?
What is a primary benefit of industries clustering together in industrial regions?
- Higher regulatory requirements
- Shared resources and infrastructure (correct)
- Increased competition among industries
- Limited access to raw materials
Which of the following is NOT considered an input in an industrial system?
Which of the following is NOT considered an input in an industrial system?
- Transportation
- Marketing strategies (correct)
- Labor
- Raw materials
What role do governments sometimes play in industrial location decisions?
What role do governments sometimes play in industrial location decisions?
- Banishing industries from urban areas
- Imposing strict regulations on industry
- Offering incentives like subsidized power (correct)
- Increasing taxes on manufacturing
Which of the following is an example of a joint sector industry?
Which of the following is an example of a joint sector industry?
Which factor is NOT commonly associated with the location of industries?
Which factor is NOT commonly associated with the location of industries?
Flashcards
Industrial Location Factors
Industrial Location Factors
The elements influencing where industries choose to be located. These include raw materials, land, water, labor, power, capital, transportation, and market accessibility.
Industrial System Components
Industrial System Components
An industrial system is made up of inputs (raw materials, labor, etc.), processes (transforming inputs to outputs), and outputs (finished products).
Industrial Regions
Industrial Regions
Areas with many industries clustered together, sharing resources and infrastructure.
Joint Sector Industries
Joint Sector Industries
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Cooperative Sector Industries
Cooperative Sector Industries
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