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The glass manufacturing industry located in Ughelli, Delta State, was established in that area primarily due to the ready availability of which key raw material?

  1. Silica sandAnswer
  2. B
    Limestone
  3. C
    Bauxite
  4. D
    Rock salt

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Silica sand
Silica sand (SiO2SiO_2) forms the main structural matrix of commercial glass. Chemical industries that rely on high volumes of heavy raw materials, such as the glass factory at Ughelli, are sited directly near silica sand deposits to reduce transport overheads.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary raw material required for glass manufacturing.
Glass is predominantly composed of silicon(IV) oxide (SiO2SiO_2), which is obtained from silica sand.
Chemical industries are sited close to heavy bulk raw materials to minimize transportation costs.
2
Relate the raw material to the specified industrial location in Nigeria.
Ughelli in Delta State has vast natural deposits of high-purity silica sand, making it an ideal site for glass production.
Proximity to raw materials is the key siting factor for bulk material chemical industries.

Key Concept

Industrial Siting Factors and Raw Material Allocation
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