O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q58 Marks
Study Fig. 6, which shows the location of chemical manufacturing in the USA. [Figure 6.0]
- (a)Describe the distribution of chemical manufacturing in the USA.[4]
- (b)Suggest why manufacturing is found at these locations.[4]
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- [4] (a) All states / Concentration in west/Pacific coast / Concentration along Great Lakes / Concentration in east/Atlantic coast / Concentration along Gulf coast/south coast / More on east side than west/most in E/NE / Tends to be in clusters
- [4] (b) Raw materials/oil available at these locations / Products from one provide raw materials for another/industrial linkages / Ports for export / Found all over as needed everywhere / Concentrated where population/market/other industry is concentrated / Located together for skilled labour / Water supply
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