Multiple choice

The ideal location for setting up an iron and steel industry is near the

  1. Source of water

  2. Transport routes

  3. Equable climate

  4. Source of raw materials

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Iron and steel plants are located near raw material sources (coal, iron ore, limestone, manganese) because these raw materials are extremely heavy and bulky. Transporting them over long distances would be prohibitively expensive, so locating near mines significantly reduces production costs and improves efficiency.

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