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Most Industries are concentrated around coal mines or the following reasons- 1. We know that the major industries are iron and steel industry. 2.The iron and steel industry requires heat to melt the steel to form different shapes. 3.Therefore more heat can be generated by the energy stored in the coals. 4.This energy can be easily available as coal mines are nearly located.
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∙ 15y agoBecause a lot of power stations use coal for fuel. By building power stations nearby costs on transport can be cut and cheaper energy can be produced.
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Factors affecting location of cement industries?
Factors affecting the location of cement industries include proximity to raw materials, a strong labor force, good roads and transportation. Many cement plants are built near limestone quarries or coal mines.
Where was the largest concentration of steel iron industries?
The largest concentrations of steel iron industries are ;located near centers of coal and iron. Indiana leads the states for Steel iron production, followed by Ohio ,Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Where are industries located?
Usually at places near the sea.
Which industries are called as sunrise industries?
A sunrise industry is a new and a fast growing industry that is expected to be very important in the near future.
Why did pitsburgh become an industrial center?
It was located near a large supply of coal.
Why did industries tend to locate near coal mines?
Coal was needed as the energy source to run the machines. Transportation and labor costs were cut drastically by factories locating near the mines.
Factors affecting location of cement industries?
Factors affecting the location of cement industries include proximity to raw materials, a strong labor force, good roads and transportation. Many cement plants are built near limestone quarries or coal mines.
How did the victirians get the coal from the mine to the houses and factories?
Originally, coal was hauled by horse and wagon, barges, and ships. The first railroads were used to move coal- on rail cars pulled by horses. Later, locomotives pulled the trains. Some factories were built near the coal mines to shorten the trip.
How do you move coal?
Huge trains transport most coal (almost 60%) to the market. But it's cheaper to transport coal on river barges, but this option isn't always available. It can also be moved by trucks and conveyors if the coal mine is close by. Ideally, coal-fired power plants are built near coal mines to minimize transportation costs.
During the industrial revolution cities in western eurasia grew quickly in areas near?
coal mines......
How deep did the coal miners have to dig to get the coal?
Depths of coal seams vary from place to place. The first coal mine in the US was in Midlothian VA, near Richmond. Coal was present on the surface- just pick it up. Later mines in that area were about 360 ft deep. Other mines are deeper- but much coal is still mined from the surface in high wall or long wall mining.
What is the advantage of using coal?
It is relatively cheaper to other fuels if mines are available near the location where it is needed. (considering transport costs)
Where is the best place to mine coal on runescape if you have less than 60 mining?
The mines near Seers, it's a coal mine and there are trucks nearby that can hold up to 400 coal, after the cart is full, go back to seers and there's a cart station just near bank, take out your coal and bank it, simple, rinse and repeat.
Is diamond mostly by coal in Minecraft?
No, diamonds are actually near the bedrock at the bottom of the world. You can usually find diamonds in the lowest sections of the mines. Actually you can find coal near the surface or on the sides of mountains as well as deeper in the ground, pretty much every where.
Why are industries built near the river nile?
because every civilization develop near the sea shore lead to availability of cheap labour
Easiest way to raise mining level in runescape?
Power mining at Falador mines on iron ore is ok, as well as the coal mine near Seers village.
Where was the largest concentration of steel iron industries?
The largest concentrations of steel iron industries are ;located near centers of coal and iron. Indiana leads the states for Steel iron production, followed by Ohio ,Pennsylvania and Michigan.
