Analysis of traditional industrial cities

Location conditions for the development of Ruhr area;

Position factor

trait

Impact on industrial development

location

Western Germany, downstream of the Rhine, between the Ruhr and Lipper rivers.

Located at the crossroads of Europe, it is the only way between East and West Europe, and it is also a shortcut from Northern Europe to Central and Southern Europe.

traffic

The Rhine runs through the north and south; Railways and highways are densely covered.

The land and water transportation is developed, which facilitates the contact inside and outside the area.

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money

source

coal

Large reserves, many varieties, good coal quality and deep burial.

Rich coal resources are the basis for the development of coal industry, steel industry and electric power industry in Ruhr District.

ironstone

Near the Lorraine iron mine in France.

waterhead

The Rhine, Ruhr and Lipper rivers are rich in resources.

The combination of abundant water resources and coal resources has promoted the development of chemical industry in Ruhr District.

The picture shows that Ruhr is rich in coal resources. So choose option a in this question.