WAEC Economics 2012 Question 33

Question 33

Industrialisation

In a situation where the finished product of an industry is fragile, bulky and perishable, such an industry should be located close to its

  1. A.raw materials.
  2. B.market.
  3. C.labour supply.
  4. D.power supply.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (market.)

Explanation

Fragile, bulky or perishable products are costly or risky to transport, so firms locate near their buyers.