Geography
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
Oil refineries are located close to oilfields or near ports.
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Oil refineries are located close to oilfields or near ports to minimise the cost of transport and to avoid the risk of transporting the oil inside the country due to its inflammable nature.
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