How does access to source of energy and labour supply influence industrial location in the world? Explain with three examples.

Explanations:

(i) Labour supply is an important factor in the location of industries. Some types of manufacturing still require skilled labour. Increasing mechanisation, automation and flexibility of industrial processes have reduced the dependence of industry upon the labours.

(ii) Industries which use more power are located close to the source of the energy supply such as the aluminum industry.

(iii) Earlier coal was the main source of energy, today hydroelectricity and petroleum are also important sources of energy for many industries.