A "Lead Factory" Is Set Up in a Location with an Abundance

question 20

True/False

A "lead factory" is set up in a location with an abundance of advanced suppliers,competitors,research facilities and knowledge centers in order to have access to the most current information on materials,components,technologies and products.

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Definitions:

Continental Shelf

A submerged extension of a continent, ranging from the shoreline to a drop-off point known as the shelf break.

Hydrothermal Vents

Openings on the seafloor that emit hot, mineral-rich water, supporting unique ecosystems independent of sunlight.

Giant Worm Tubes

Large tubular structures created by certain species of marine worms, which serve as their protective habitats on the ocean floor.

H2S

hydrogen sulfide, a toxic, flammable gas with a characteristic odor of rotten eggs, found in many natural and man-made environments.