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What does the term 'industry' refer to?
What does the term 'industry' refer to?
- The sale and distribution of finished products
- The journey of a product from raw material to finished goods
- Production of goods, extraction of minerals, or provision of services (correct)
- Manufacturing of paper and cloth from raw materials
What process do raw materials go through in the manufacturing industry?
What process do raw materials go through in the manufacturing industry?
- They are printed with ink and bound before being sent for sale
- They undergo several stages where value is added to them (correct)
- They are transported directly to the pulp mill for processing
- They are converted into wood pulp and then into paper
What is the significance of the journey of a product from raw material to finished goods?
What is the significance of the journey of a product from raw material to finished goods?
- Value is added to the product at each stage of the manufacturing process (correct)
- The finished product becomes cheaper than the raw material used
- The finished products have less utility than the raw materials
- The raw materials lose their value during the manufacturing process
What is the role of secondary activities in manufacturing?
What is the role of secondary activities in manufacturing?
What is the primary focus of the iron and steel industry?
What is the primary focus of the iron and steel industry?