JAMB Commerce 2002 Question 39

Question 39

Occupation

Which of the following industries is normally located near the source of its raw materials?

  1. A.Footware industry
  2. B.Cement industry
  3. C.Textile industry
  4. D.Automobile assembly.
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Answer: B (Cement industry)

Explanation

Cement uses heavy, bulky limestone, so factories are built near the limestone deposits.