The secondary sector refers to the part of the economy that processes raw materials obtained from the primary sector. It involves activities such as manufacturing, construction, and energy production.
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Manufacturing: Manufacturing involves transforming raw materials into finished goods through various industrial processes. Examples include making cars, clothing, or electronics.
Construction: Construction involves building structures such as houses, roads, bridges, or commercial buildings using raw materials like concrete, steel, or wood.
Energy Production: Energy production refers to generating electricity or other forms of energy through methods like power plants (coal-fired plants, solar farms) or renewable sources (wind turbines).