lesson 2 factory location

Secondary Industries.

• This Power Point is going to explain why certain industries locate in certain areas.

Location of Industry.

• Before building a factory or opening a business, the best possible site has to be found for its location.

• There are several different factors that need to be taken into account when deciding on the best possible location.

• These can be divided into Physical Factors and Human and Economic factors

Transport.

A factory will need good road or rail links to bringin products or take them away.1. Is this Physical orHuman and economic?

2. Why?

Flat Land.

• Flat land allows for factories to be larger in size. • Its also easier to build buildings on flat land which keeps the cost down.1. Is this a Physical factor

orHuman and Economic?2. Why?

Labour.

• A factory will need skilled workers living in the area in order to function.

1. Give me one example of a factory that would require a skilled workforce.

Markets.

• A factory needs to locate near towns and cities where goods will sell.

1. Give me one example of a product that isn’t shown in the picture but would still need to be made close to its market.

Power.

• A factory will always need a good supply of water and electricity in order to supply power.

1. What current problems do we have with supplying power to factories.

2. How could modern technology overcome this problem?

Land Price.

• A factory will always need good land that is as cheap as possible. This will allow for a quicker profit. 1. Where do you feel land

would be cheaper, in the inner city or in the country side?

2. How would this effect the environment?

Government Policies.

• Industrial development is encouraged in some areas and restricted in others by the Government of a country offering money to companies to locate their factories in certain areas.

1. What are the advantages of this?

2. What are the disadvantages?

Local Amenities.

• Pleasant surroundings with good leisure facilities help attract and retain a workforce.

1. Why do you think this is important?

2. What impact would this have on the environment as a result?

Location of different industries

• We are now going to decide on the best location for four different industries.