Question

Factors affecting the location of iron and steel industry

Answer 1

• The inputs for the industry include raw materials such as iron ore, coal and limestone, along with labour, capital, site and other infrastructure. The process of converting iron ore into steel involves many stages.
• Before 1800 A.D. iron and steel industry was located where raw materials, power supply and running water were easily available.
• Later the ideal location for the industry was near coal fields and close to canals and railways.
• After 1950, iron and steel industry began to be located on large areas of flat land near sea ports. This is because by this time steel works had become very large and iron ore had to be imported from overseas etc

Answer 2

Explanation:

Factors influencing the locations of Iron and steel industries:

Raw material: Mostly large integrated steel plants are located close to source of raw materials, as they use large quantity of heavy and weight losing raw materials. ...

Markets: As its heavy & bulky transportation cost is high. ...

Labour: Availability of cheap labour is also important.