WAEC Economics 2017 Question 28

Question 28

Industrialisation

An industry whose product loses considerable weight after processing must be sited close to

  1. A.the source of finance.
  2. B.a ready market.
  3. C.a power station.
  4. D.the source of raw material.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the source of raw material.)

Explanation

The bulky raw material is costly to carry, so the plant is put near it.