Industry - Location Factors (TRAMPLLES)

Question 1

Advantages of site of Old Industry

Answer 1

T) Near rivers, canals and coast (Allows cheap transport)
R) Near coal and raw materials (Cheaper transport if closer)
A) X
M) Near town, city or port (Allows cheap/quick transport and international transport)
P) Near water supply and coal supply (Too heavy/Impossible to transport)
L) Near large population (Huge unskilled workforce)
L) Near similar industries (Share expertise and allow bulk purchases)
E) Located anywhere suitable (No shits about environment)
S) Flat Land, Outer city location, large area

Question 2

Advantages of site of New Industry

Answer 2

T) Near motorways, main roads and airports (Allows quick/cheap transport)
R) X
A) In specified areas (Incentives given by government)
M) Near town, city or port (Allows cheap/quick transport and international transport)
P) National Power Grid
L) Near universities and colleges (Skilled workforce)
L) Near similar industries (Share expertise and allow bulk purchases)
E) Near parks and golf courses (Attractive working environment)
S) Flat Land, Outer city location, large area