Author Question: Metal fabrication plants are an example of a bulk-gaining industry because A) the mills are near ... (Read 41 times)

mynx · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Metal fabrication plants are an example of a bulk-gaining industry because

A) the mills are near the mines.
B) separate parts are combined to make more complex and massive products.
C) refineries import most material from other countries.
D) parts suppliers package shipments in bulk containers for processing in the plants.
E) parts suppliers supply components with just-in-time management.

Question 2

Eastern North America became the continent's manufacturing center in part because it had access to the continent's

A) largest markets.
B) most extensive sources of essential raw materials.
C) newest highway systems.
D) most advantageous climate.
E) oceangoing transportation links to Asia.