Explain the factors affecting the localization of industries with suitable examples
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Explanation:
Following are the important geographical factors influencing the location of industries.
- Raw Materials: ADVERTISEMENTS: ...
- Power: Regular supply of power is a pre-requisite for the localisation of industries. ...
- Labour: ...
- Transport: ...
- Market: ...
- Water: ...
- Site: ...
- Climate:
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The factors affecting the location ofindustry’are grouped into physical and human factors.
Physical Factors:
(i) Availability of Raw materials The factory needs to be close to the location of raw material if they are heavy and bulky to transport. For example, iron and steel industry is located near the source of raw material.
(ii) Water Source Water is an important factor that
determines the location of industries. Water is required for various industrial processes. River water and waterfalls can also be used to generate hydroelectricity.
(iii) Climate Climate plays a significant role in establishment of industries. Harsh climate is not much suitable for industries. Extremely hot, humid, dry or cold climate is not very conducive for industries. For example, cotton textile industry requires humid climate because thread breaks in dry climate.
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