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Which businesses make up the extractive industry? A. Businesses that physically take resources from the earth B. Businesses that sell products to end consumers C. Businesses that provide services instead of products D. Businesses that are home based

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A is the correct answer guys!

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The correct option is A.
Extractive industries are those industries that are involved in the extraction of raw materials from underneath the earth surface. It includes those industries that extract metals, minerals, crude oil, etc from the ground. This industry is the one responsible for mining the natural resources that are available in a country. Examples of extractive activities are mining, dredging, quarrying, gas and oil extraction.
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