How Goods Are Made

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Goods are made through a process.

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Goods are made through a process. First, we gather raw materials, like wood or metal. Next, workers or machines change these materials into products. Finally, these products are packaged and sent to stores. This process helps us get the things we want and need.

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Raw materials are the starting point for goods.

Workers and machines change materials into products.

Finished goods are sent to stores for us to buy.

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What is the first step in making goods?

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