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Question 156:

Industries like cement manufacturing and iron and steel are usually located close to the site of raw materials because

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A Finished products are delicate
B Raw materials are abundant
C Raw materials also occur at market site
D Total transport costs are reduced
E The industries can pollute the market

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Question 157:

One of the following indicates why the best fishing grounds of the world are located in mid-temperate latitudes

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A There is abundant food for fish
B The climate is suitable
C An extensive continental shelf exists
D The coincidence of A,B and C
E Man rarely tampers with fish in these areas

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Question 158:

The major disadvantage of the River Nile as a trade route is that

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A It passes through desert areas
B It has several cataracts
C It passes through several countries
D It is slow-flowing
E It is very muddy

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Question 159:

Which of the following conditions is not conducive to the cultivation of tea?

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A Heavy rainfall throughout the year
B High elevation
C A spell of dry weather in season
D Good drainage
E Cheap labour

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Question 160:

Which of the following is not characteristic of major world cities?

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A Coastal location
B Air, water and noise pollution
C Inadequate transportation facilities
D Dependence on primary activities
E Moral Decadence

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