WAEC Geography 1996 Question 33

Question 33

Manufacturing Industry

Which of the following industries is always located at the source of its major raw material?

  1. A.Automobile
  2. B.Cement
  3. C.Brewery
  4. D.Textile
  5. E.Leather
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Cement)

Explanation

Limestone is bulky and loses weight in processing, so cement works are sited at the limestone deposits.