Answer:
Use the map to answer the question. On a world map, countries with Proctor and Gamble facilities are shaded green. The largest sections of green on the map include North America, Australia, most of South America, most of Western Europe, several countries in Asia, and a few countries in Africa. Which of the following is a conclusion about this corporation that can be drawn from this map? A. This corporation promotes hierarchical diffusion from the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. B. This corporation relies on stimulus diffusion to expand its influence and profitability. C. This corporation’s resource acquisition is centered in North America. D. This corporation’s manufacturing operations affect all regions.
Explanation:
Answer: Some geographic areas have obvious natural advantages that result in cluster formation. For example, proximity to a large port will attract exporting firms or areas rich in minerals will attract clusters of mining firms. In addition, there are three well-established reasons why firms choose locate in close proximity. The cost of transporting goods is reduced when firms are located close to their customers or suppliers. Input suppliers can exploit economies of scale in large clusters of downstream firms who, in turn, benefit from timely delivery and lower inventory costs.
Explanation: There are various types of clustering are that include:
^ Connectivity-based Clustering (Hierarchical clustering)
^ Centroids-based Clustering (Partitioning methods)
^ Distribution-based Clustering.
^ Density-based Clustering (Model-based methods)
^ Fuzzy Clustering.
^ Constraint-based (Supervised Clustering)
Most people live in Moscow.
The most densely populated cities and towns are around Moscow.
