Geography
Give geographical reasons for the following:
(i) Anthracite is used for domestic purposes.
(ii) Oil refineries are located close to oilfields or near ports.
(iii) The location of coalfields is an important factor in industrial development.
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(i) Anthracite is used for domestic purposes as it is a smokeless fuel with high calorific value.
(ii) Oil refineries are located close to oilfields or near ports to minimise the cost of transport and to avoid the risk of transporting the oil inside the country due to its inflammable nature.
(iii) Location of coal fields is an important factor in industrial development because it is the basic source of power and it is heavy and bulky also, hence difficult to transport.
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