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Industrialization — Quiz

Question 7 • World and Regional Geography (Semester)

Why do cottage industries often require very little investment to start?

Answer
A
They do not include multiple steps to produce goods.
B
They do not need to meet quality standards or criteria.
C
They do not require raw resources to begin production.
D
They do not require a factory of workers to perform tasks.

Explanation

Cottage industries are usually small, home-based businesses run by individuals or families. They avoid the high costs of building or renting a factory and hiring a large workforce, so they need relatively little investment to start. The correct choice is D, “They do not require a factory of workers to perform tasks.”

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