F2 - SEM2 - What are the location factors that favour the formation of industrial belt? - 3.2

Question 1

What are the locational factors that favour the formation of industrial belt?

3.2 What are the locational factors that favour the formation of industrial belt?

Answer 1

1. Physical factors
   * large area of cheap and flat land
   * rich in natural resources - e.g. raw material, energy resources => reduce transport cost
2. Human factors
   * big cities nearby => provide markets, capital and labour
   * good transport network and facilities
   * local governments carry out support policies

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Question 2

Explain agglomeration economies

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Answer 2

similar or related type of industries cluster in an area and enjoy benefits including
* share infrastructure - e.g. transport and power supply facilities
* save production cost - e.g. car-making and shipbuilding factories buy steel in bulk at low cost from steel plants nearby, also reduce transport cost of raw material
* **brought in supporting services **- e.g. banking and insurance
* attract workers with different skills

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Question 3

Explain industrial insertia

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Answer 3

even certain locational advantages disapper, some industries remain in the area due to the availibility of existing market, facilities and labour

3.2 What are the locational factors that favour the formation of industrial belt?