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GeographyEXAMINEYear 201715 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in developing countries. Explain its implications.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Physical geography, distribution of key natural resources, factors for industrial location, geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, cyclones, volcanoes).
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Petroleum Refineries, Market-oriented Refineries, Coastal Refineries
Recurring Theme Trend: “Petroleum Refineries”
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