There are several key factors that affect where industry chooses to locate, including accessibility to transportation for importing and exporting materials, a climate that attracts workers, availability of flat land and power, access to capital, communication links, government incentives, available labor supply, and access to markets. Industry classifications include primary industries dealing with raw materials, secondary industries involving manufacturing, tertiary industries providing services, and quaternary industries focused on research and development.
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