The ... sector would MOST likely experience growth if consumers ... their spending on goods?

The question asks which sector would MOST likely experience growth if consumers ... their spending on goods. For a sector to experience growth, consumer spending must increase. The sector directly involved in selling goods is the wholesale & retail sector. Therefore, the correct combination is (ii) wholesale & retail and (iv) increased.

The correct option is D.

• 1.2.1 The main manufacturing industry found in the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage industrial region is the Z Motor vehicle industry.
• 1.2.2 A factor that would most likely discourage new industries from locating in Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage is Y Frequent electricity shortages.
• 1.2.3 Industries that use large, heavy machinery and produce bulky products are Z Heavy industries.
• 1.2.4 A reliable supply of electricity is an example of a Z Favoring factor.
• 1.2.5 The transfer of goods from one type of transport to another is known as Y Break of bulk.
• 1.2.6 An industry that is located close to consumers because its products are expensive to transport or perish easily is a Z Market-orientated industry.
• 1.2.7 The factor that makes Port Elizabeth an ideal location for exporting manufactured vehicles is a Y Deep-water harbour.

Here are the answers:

1.8 $\boxed{\text{D}}$

1.2.1 $\boxed{\text{Z}}$
1.2.2 $\boxed{\text{Y}}$
1.2.3 $\boxed{\text{Z}}$
1.2.4 $\boxed{\text{Z}}$
1.2.5 $\boxed{\text{Y}}$
1.2.6 $\boxed{\text{Z}}$
1.2.7 $\boxed{\text{Y}}$