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Question

Discuss the role of lakes and waterways in the location of Detroit iron and steel industry. Why is Detroit called the "Automobile centre of the world"?

Accepted Answer

The role of lakes and waterways in the location of Detroit iron and steel industry-

1. Detroit is located on the western end of Lake Erie in the southeast of Michigan. The inland waterways have provided cheap transport of iron ore from the Mesabi Range in the Lake Superior region which is rich in minerals.

2. Limestone used for smelting of iron comes from Lake Erie and Lake Huron.

3. Water for cooling and flushing is obtained from both the lakes and an uninterrupted supply of hydel power is easily available from the hydroelectric project.

Detroit called the Automobile centre of the world, because-

1. Three famous automobile companies General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, made Detroit Automobile centre.

2. There are hundreds of plants in Detroit in the automotive support business like auto parts and electronics.

3. Also, it is the hub of heavy industries like agricultural and defence equipment like tanks, guns and radar and consumer electronics.

Discuss the role of lakes and waterways in the location of Detroit iron and steel industry. Why is Detroit called the "Automobile centre of the world"?

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