What Were the Basic Raw Materials Used in the Early

question 40

Multiple Choice

What were the basic raw materials used in the early industrial age?​

• A)​sugar and silk
• B)​steam and cotton
• C)​silk and cotton
• D)​steam and coal
• E)​coal and cotton

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Definitions:

Mining

The process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the Earth's surface.

Economy

The system of production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services in a particular society or geographical area.

Production

The process of creating goods and services through the combination of labor, materials, energy, and technology.

Distribution

The process by which goods, services, or resources are spread or allocated across different areas or among various groups.