Which of the Following Businesses Is Most Likely to Consider

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following businesses is most likely to consider proximity to raw materials when locating a new manufacturing plant?

• A)a company that provides fresh baked goods for restaurants
• B)a manufacturer of hunting equipment
• C)a pharmaceutical manufacturer
• D)a publisher of textbooks
• E)a whiskey distillery

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Definitions:

Asthenosphere

A region of the Earth's mantle lying below the lithosphere, characterized by relatively low viscosity and mechanical weakness.

Lithosphere

The hard external layer of Earth, made up of the crust and the top section of the mantle.

Driving Forces

Factors or energies that lead to changes in a physical system or environment, often initiating or influencing processes.

Resisting Forces

Forces that oppose motion or movement, including friction, air resistance, and tension, which work against the direction of motion.