Which of the following best explains why the Rhine-Ruhr area became a major industrial area?

A. It is centrally located in Europe.

B. It has major iron and coal deposits.

C. It has a large population.

D. It has flat land and rich soil.

Respuesta :

B. It has major iron and coal deposits.

Rhine-Ruhr became important for industry because of their proximity to raw materials (coal and iron ore) and markets (large concentrations of wealthy European consumers)

Answer:

Correct answer B.  It has major iron and coal deposits.

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