01 The combined analysis of raw materials, markets and transport in determining industrial location is characteristic of which branch?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Industrial Geography
Explanation: Industrial geography explains why industries locate in particular places and how factors such as raw materials, markets, labour, energy, transport and cost influence industrial location. The question combines three major location factors, so industrial geography is the correct answer. Marketing geography may study markets, but it does not primarily explain the complete location decision of manufacturing industries. In examinations, recognising classic industrial location factors helps distinguish industrial geography from related economic subfields.