Question

All the materials used for Iron and steel industry are weight loosing so the best location for the iron and steel plants is near the

• A. Water availability
• B. Raw material source
• C. Near to water

Answer 1

The correct option is B Raw material source

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The other raw materials besides iron ore and coking coal, essential for iron and steel industry are limestone, dolomite, manganese and fire clay. All these raw materials are gross (weight losing), therefore, the best location for the iron and steel plants is near the source of raw materials.