Which of the following best defines secondary sector production?
a. the processing of raw materials into finished products
b. the extraction of raw materials and natural resources from the environment
c. workers providing services rather than goods as their primary source of livelihood
d. work in such areas as transportation, communication, education, real estate, and advertising
Answer: a. the processing of raw materials into finished products
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