Using map evidence, describe and explain the physical and human factors that encourage industry to locate in Area A.

(12)

“Area A” is Avonmouth Bristol Make sure you quote 4 and 6 figure grid

reference as your map evidence!

Area of Avonmouth has large areas of flat land◦ Ease of construction ◦ Room for expansion

Proximity to major docks ◦ Opportunities for import raw materials◦ Export opportunities for finished products

Access to motorway network (M49), linking M4 and M5◦ Good transport links for workforce (densely populated

areas relatively nearby –Bristol) Proximity to the airport University

◦ Research assistance ◦ Skilled labour

Question 7 Study OS map extract number 1326/117: Chester

(separate item), and Reference Maps Q7A and Q7B.

 The area shown in the OS map extract has a

large number of industrial complexes.

Explain fully the factors that make the map area attractive for the location of industry. In your answer you should quote map evidence and give examples from the industrial areas shown on Reference map Q7B.