Physical Factors Influencing Industrial Location

Question 1

What do factories need in terms of location?

Answer 1

1] Plenty of flat land
2] Well drained land/soil (permeable surface)
3] Close to raw materials if a “weight loss” industry
4] Close to a water supply
5] Close to a sea port for importing raw materials or exporting the product
6] Close to a supply of energy

Question 2

What do retail parks and shopping centres need in terms of location?

Answer 2

1] A large site
2] flat land
3] Space for car parks