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What is the main reason why Palestinian stone is often preferred by architects worldwide?
What is the main reason why Palestinian stone is often preferred by architects worldwide?
- Low cost and easy availability
- Historical significance and cultural value
- Beautiful colors and excellent quality (correct)
- High durability and strength
How has technology impacted the stone industry?
How has technology impacted the stone industry?
- It has reduced the demand for Palestinian stone
- It has improved efficiency in producing finished stone (correct)
- It has led to an increase in manual labor in quarries
- It has caused a decline in the quality of stone produced
Where are over 60% of the 262 quarries located?
Where are over 60% of the 262 quarries located?
- Near Hebron and Bethlehem (correct)
- Close to the Holy Land's borders
- In remote mountainous regions
- Near ancient cities in Palestine
How much of the world's building stone is produced by Palestinian quarries and factories?
How much of the world's building stone is produced by Palestinian quarries and factories?
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What is the annual revenue generated by the Palestinian stone industry?
What is the annual revenue generated by the Palestinian stone industry?
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