PRC-3 · Chapter 9 · Question 39 of 45
Which of the following is typically NOT a primary geographic factor for selecting a suitable location for a new manufacturing facility?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Proximity to government headquarters
Explanation
While resources, markets, and labor heavily dictate factory location efficiency, physical closeness to government buildings is generally irrelevant for manufacturing.
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