PRC-3 · Chapter 1 · Question 54 of 61
A heavy industry firm purchases raw iron ore from mining companies and transforms it into structural steel beams used in construction. Which sector of the economy does this transformation process belong to?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Secondary sector
Explanation
The secondary sector encompasses manufacturing and construction, where raw materials extracted by the primary sector are transformed into finished or semi-finished goods.
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