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Q · IndustriesMedium · 45s
Which of the following factors favour the location of Aluminium smelting plants? 1. Cheap hydroelectricity 2. Availability of bauxite ore 3. Proximity to market Select the correct answer:
TopicIndustries
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Aluminium smelting is energy-intensive and requires cheap hydroelectricity and bauxite ore. Market proximity is less significant due to the high value-to-weight ratio.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only