Which of the Following Is the Best Example of the Proximity

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of the proximity rule that,for service firms,proximity to market is the most important location factor?

• A)Soft drinks are bottled in many local plants,where carbonated water is added to proprietary syrups that may have been shipped long distances.
• B)Few people will travel out-of state for a haircut.
• C)Patients will travel very long distances to have their hernia surgeries performed at Shouldice Hospital.
• D)Furniture makers choose to locate near the source of good hardwoods,even though it means locating near other furniture manufacturers.
• E)Metal refiners (smelters)locate near mines to accomplish significant weight reduction near the metal's source.

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Definitions:

Vegetable Fat

A type of fat derived from plant sources, often used in cooking and food production, known for its potential health benefits compared to animal fats.

Nutritional Intake

The amount and type of food and drink consumed by an individual, impacting health and bodily functions.

Energy Needs

The amount of energy, measured in calories, that a person requires to maintain bodily functions, support daily activities, and achieve a healthy weight.

Anabolism

The constructive part of metabolism, involving the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, leading to growth and new tissue formation.