Which industrial city near Karaganda, on the Nura River, is home to the country's largest steel plant, founded in the 1950s?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Temirtau
- Step 1: The Soviet government built a metallurgical combine on the Nura. Step 2. Karaganda coal and Kostanay iron ore meet at the plant. Answer: Temirtau. Why not the others: Rudny is an iron ore town, Ridder is a lead and zinc town and Zhezkazgan is a copper town.
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