Limestone, shells, and chalk are some of the raw materials used in the manufacture of cement. Raw materials like these constitute the _____ of the cement industry.

A) factors of production
B) visible artifacts
C) intangible resources
D) economies of scale

Factors Of Production

The resources needed for the production of goods and services, typically including land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.

Raw Materials

Basic material from which a product is made, often used in manufacturing and production processes.

Cement Industry

A sector of the economy focused on the production and sale of cement, a key ingredient in construction.