The industrial revolution resulted in the formation of clusters. Specific areas within these clusters such as Rhine-Ruhr Valley in Rotterdam, the Mohawk Valley in New York, and the Po Basin near the Alps developed because of nearby

A) population centers.
B) inexpensive and abundant energy sources to run the factories.
C) existing transportation.
D) skilled labor force.
E) favorable climate.


Answer: B

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