Question
State the reasons why petrochemical complexes in the U.S.A. are located mostly on the coast.
Solution
The Petro chemical complexes in U.S.A. are located on the coast due to the following resaons:
1. Mineral oil is used in the petrochemical industry is mostly imported from Latin America and West Asia. Mineral oil is refined in the oil refineries located near the coastal areas.
2. U.S.A. is the most important exporter of petrochemical products. It is easy to export the products of industry located near the coast.
