Which is a disadvantage related to facility concentration?

Which is a disadvantage related to facility concentration?

• A. Concentration of facilities hurts environment
• B. Decentralization improves environment
• C. Reducing energy costs
• D. Better air quality

Answer: (A)

Concentrating facilities in one area increases the local environmental burden. When many operations are clustered, the combined emissions, heat, noise, and waste fall on a smaller geographic area, raising pollution levels in the surrounding air and water, straining local infrastructure, and heightening the risk and impact of accidents. That localized pressure is the main downside of facility concentration. Choices that mention decentralization, lower energy costs, or better air quality describe potential benefits or outcomes, not the disadvantage of concentrating facilities.

Concentrating facilities in one area increases the local environmental burden. When many operations are clustered, the combined emissions, heat, noise, and waste fall on a smaller geographic area, raising pollution levels in the surrounding air and water, straining local infrastructure, and heightening the risk and impact of accidents. That localized pressure is the main downside of facility concentration. Choices that mention decentralization, lower energy costs, or better air quality describe potential benefits or outcomes, not the disadvantage of concentrating facilities.