(a) Explain any five factors that should be considered in the location of a cement factory
(b) Describe any three problems facing cement factories in Tropical Africa
Explanation
(a) Five factors for the location of cement factory include:
(i) Presence of raw materials e.g limestone
(ii) Presence of large market
(iii) Source of power e.g H.E.P
(iv) Availability of capital
(v) Adequate transportation networks
(b) Three problems facing cement factories are:
(i) Inadequate capital to procure machinery
(ii) Inadequate spare parts to service machines
(iii) Inadequate transportation network.