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1
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renewable resource

A

a resource that replaces itself unless badly mismanaged

2
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nonrenewable resource

A

a resource that can be used only once

3
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primary industry

A

industries that take raw materials from the natural envrionment

4
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secondary industry

A

processes raw materials into finished goods

5
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tertiary industries

A

provides services to primary and secondary industries

6
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quaternary industry

A

research and development