Chapter 11: Key Issue #2

Situation FactorsName:______

pp 350-355

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1. Situation factors:

2. What is an “input”? Give examples

3. Manufacturers try to locate a factory ______

4. Give two important facts of a Bulk–reducing industry:

5. Copper is a Bulk reducing industry. Draw a diagram and label the steps required to make refine copper. Be sure to label what percentage of pure copper is found in each stage.

6. Metal processors also need to be located near:______.

7. 66% of all US copper is mined in ______. What other states also have copper mines? (Figure 11-7)

8. What four states have the most foundries? (Figure 11-7)

9. In making steel, what is removed from iron?______

What is added to the iron? ______

What are the two major inputs of steel?______

Steel making MUST be located near these two items to be profitable.

Who created an inexpensive and fast way to make steel in the mid 1800’s? ______

In the mid 1800’s, where was the steel industry located and why?

Why did the steel industry move to cities along Lake Erie in Ohio by the late 1800’s?

Why did steel mills move to the Chicago area in the early 1900’s?

Why did the steel industry move to big cities on the coasts in the mid 1900’s?

What is the state of steel mills in the USA today?

Today, US steel mills need to be closer to their:______.

10. What is a “mini-mill” and where are they located?

11. Give two important details about a Bulk-gaining industry:

12. What is a fabricated metal factory? Give an example!

13. 75% of all cars sold in the USA are assembled in ______. The remainder are assembled in :

______

14. Where are most of the assembly plants for cars located in the USA? Be specific.

15. Look at Figure 11-10.Where are the US owned plants located?

Where are most of the foreign owned plants and WHY?

16. Explain why the beverage industry is a Bulk –gaining industry.

17. Look at Figure 11-12. Where are most breweries located?

Where is the MillerCoors plant in California?______

18. Give two facts about the Single Market manufacturer:

19. Give an example of a single market manufacturer:______

20. What is a “just in time” part? Give an example and explain why an auto plant wants a part “just in time”

21. What types of food need to be near their customers?

What types of food can locate far from their customers?

Why is the newspaper industry disappearing?

22. List the four ways in which inputs and products are transported:

Which method is used for short distances? ______

Used for 1-2 day destinations: ______

Used for long distances: ______

Most expensive: ______

Used for small high valued goods: ______

23. What is containerization?

24. What is a break of bulk point? Give examples.

Read p. 353: Honda Chooses a Factory Location

1. What was the most important situation factor in choosing the new Honda plant in the USA?

2. What was the second most important situation factor?

3. What are Honda’s most important inputs?

4. List FOUR factors that Honda had to consider regarding the SITE of the new plant:

5. What was the final SITE factor that helped Honda pick Indiana for their new plant?

6. Why did Honda steer away from Ohio and Illinois?