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Gaurav ChopraAIR 83

Question Q.7Account for the factorsGS1GS1

Account for the factors influencing the location of semiconductor industries across the world.

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Introduction

TSMC, a company in Taiwan is responsible for the manufacturing of 80% of the world's advanced semiconductors.

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Main Body

Location of Semi-conductor Industries

Factors influencing location:

1Capital Intensive: requires huge capital expenditure for setting up factories.
2Fresh water: water intensive sector → require water for fabrication.

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3Stable power supply: for efficiency and productivity
4Raw Material: Critical Minerals, Rare Earth Elements and semi-conductors Raw Material. [EJ China.
5Processing Capabilities: refinement of raw materials. [EJ Taiwan.
6Technological Know-how: about setting up of factories. [EJ USA.
7[Designing]: Faults to design chip [EJ India.
8Proximity to Ports: for import export.

Conclusion: Semiconductor industries are foundation of Modern technology. Which is why India has set up India Semiconductor Mission.

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Conclusion

Semiconductor industries are foundation of Modern technology. Which is why India has set up India Semiconductor Mission.

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Diagram

World map showing locations of semiconductor industries: California Silicon Valley (USA), China, Japan, Taiwan, and Semiconductor factory at Sansad

  • Strong opening with concrete example (TSMC)
  • Includes visual representation (map diagram)
  • Identifies multiple key factors
  • Uses specific geographical locations
  • Shows global distribution awareness

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Gaurav Chopra

AIR 83

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Location of secondary sector industries

Factors influencing semiconductor industry location

Writing Stats

141

Total words

11

Paragraphs

explanatory and geographical

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