5. Economic and Resource Geography

Industry Location — Quiz

Test your understanding of industry location with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary factor in Alfred Weber's theory of industrial location?

Question 2

According to Weber's theory, what is the main goal for an industry when choosing a location?

Question 3

What does 'agglomeration' refer to in the context of industrial location?

Question 4

If an industry's raw materials are 'ubiquitous' (found everywhere), how would this affect its transportation costs for raw materials?

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'weight-losing' industry?