JAMB Economics 2008 Question 38

Question 38

Industrialisation

A major consideration in locating a cement factory is the availability of

  1. A.skilled labour
  2. B.power
  3. C.infrastructural facilities
  4. D.limestone
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Answer: D (limestone)

Explanation

Limestone is bulky and is the main raw material for cement, so cement factories are sited near limestone deposits.