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9-12 -- Alternative Geography Assessment Items Locating the Korean Auto Plant A Korean auto maker is seeking your advice. The company plans to build an auto plant in Illinois that will produce approximately 800 cars per day and employ about 3,000 workers. You have been asked by the Board of Directors to prepare a report that does three things: 1. Identify the criteria for selecting a good site for locating the plant. 2. Using these criteria, recommend three sites in Illinois 3. Draw a map of Illinois that identifies where these sites are located. 4. Explain why they are good sites for locating the auto plant. Write your report below. Classification: Nat. Std. 3, KS 4; State Std. 17 A