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Why is the sugar industry concentrated near the cane-growing areas?
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Answer
Sugarcane is bulky and its sucrose content begins to fall as soon as it is cut, so it must be crushed within about 24 hours. Carrying it any distance therefore costs a great deal and lowers the yield of sugar, so mills are built close to the fields.
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Explanation
Cane is also a weight-losing raw material, which reinforces the same pull.
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