Question

What is rubber used for? Mention its geographical requirements.

Answer 1

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Uses of rubber-

• The main use of rubber is seen in manufacturing of tires and tubes, followed by general rubber goods. ​​​
• Rubber moulded products are widely used industrially (and in some household applications) in the form of rubber goods and appliances.
• Rubber is used in garden hoses and pipes for small scale gardening applications.
• Most of the tyres and tubes used in automobiles are made up of rubber. Therefore, rubber plays a very important role in the automobile industry and the transportation industry.
• Rubber products are also employed in matting and flooring applications.

Geographical requirements to grow rubber-

• Climate- Rubber require high temperature throughout the year to grow. Temperature ranging between 20 degree-35 degree celsius.
• Soil- Rubber will grow well in deep, friable, well-drained. acidic soil.
• Physiography- The plain or gently undulating land is suitable for rubber plantations.

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