Question

why are sawmills commonly located near large forests?
○ trees cannot be moved once they are logged
○ sawmills need to be close to a skilled labor force
○ most people prefer to live near sawmills
○ it reduces the cost of transporting raw timber

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• "Trees cannot be moved once they are logged" is incorrect as trees (logs) can be moved.
• "Sawmills need to be close to a skilled labor force" is not the main reason for proximity to forests; labor can be sourced from other areas.
• "Most people prefer to live near sawmills" is false as sawmills may have noise/pollution, so people don't generally prefer that.
• "It reduces the cost of transporting raw timber" is correct because raw timber (logs) is bulky, and transporting it over long distances is costly. Locating sawmills near forests minimizes this transportation cost.

Answer:

D. It reduces the cost of transporting raw timber