Question

Why are paper mills located near water bodies?

• A. The paper mill requires a large amount of water to generate the power required for working.
• B. The chipping of wood logs requires large amounts of water.
• C. The pulp requires large amounts of water for cleaning and other processing.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C The pulp requires large amounts of water for cleaning and other processing.

Wood chips are boiled with chemicals such as common salt and baking soda in large boilers. When boiled, they turn into a fluffy pulp of thin fibres. This process requires large amounts of water. They are located near water bodies to have an uninterrupted supply of water.