Practice Availability Of Raw Materials (3.1) - Chapter 5: Industries

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Question 1.
What is a raw material?
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Think about what resources are essential for making products.
Question 2.
Name one example of an agro-based industry.
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Consider industries that grow or utilize crops.
3Question 3.
What type of industries rely on agricultural products?
- Agro-based
- Mineral-based
- Tertiary
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Look for industry types that utilize crops.
4Question 4.
True or False: Mineral-based industries are often located away from their raw materials.
- True
- False
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Remember the reason for minimizing transport costs.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of resource scarcity on the location of industries and provide potential strategies for mitigating these effects.
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Consider the trade-offs and innovative solutions for resource constraints.
Question 6.
Analyze how technological advancements in transportation might alter the importance of raw materials' proximity to industries.
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Think of how shipping and logistics have evolved over time.

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