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False (B)

Due to increasing demand for steel from construction and infrastructure projects.

<p>iron ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zhanjiang Port = Serves the Zhanjiang steel production center Transportation costs = Reduced by locating near ports Steel demand = Increasing due to southern economic development Large city relocation = Significant change in production strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Production centers have been set up in the south.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>land</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental Concerns = Reduction of air pollution Land Use = Freeing land for commercial or residential development Market Forces = Responding to economic demands Government Influence = Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved urban air quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It requires approval for building new facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>high-quality coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Locating plants in metropolitan cities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

New steel production centers are being built in southern China to meet the growing demand for steel products in the region driven by economic growth in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

Steel plants are strategically located near ports to import essential raw materials like coal and iron ore, reducing import costs and improving efficiency.

Steel plants are moving away from large cities to areas with better access to raw materials and ports, often reducing transportation costs for both inputs and finished goods.

The rapid economic growth in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure in South China has led to a higher demand for steel products.

Local supplies of coal and iron ore are unable to satisfy the growing demand for steel production, resulting in the reliance on imports.

The Shougang Group moved its steel production from Beijing to Caofeidian, Tangshan.

Air pollution from coal-burning steel production in cities.

Moving factories out of cities to allow for more profitable developments such as commercial or residential ones.

Market forces are increasingly influential in determining steel industry location decisions.

The central government approves new steel plants and enforces pollution regulations, encouraging sustainable development.

Steel production has moved to southern China to meet growing demand.

Steel plants are located near ports for easy access to imported raw materials like coal and iron ore.

Government rules and regulations to reduce emissions and improve efficiency in the steel industry.

Government policies that encourage the use of advanced technology and better resource management in the steel industry.

Balancing environmental concerns and economic development in the steel industry.