China's assembly plants are clustered next to ________. This is primarily because the final assembly of autos is a(n) ________ operation.
A) population centers, bulk-gaining
B) coastal areas, labor intensive
C) ship building facilities, skilled labor
D) sources of inexpensive energy, energy intensive
E) auto parts manufacturers, vertical
Question 2
What is the important message to take away from Figure 11.5.3?
A) There is a significant auto assembly industry in the United States.
B) It is not straightforward to classify autos as simply domestic or foreign.
C) The United States is a significant auto parts manufacturer.
D) Foreign luxury cars tend to be assembled near customers.
E) Some foreign cars have an equal mix of U.S. manufactured parts and U.S. assembly.