Most workers in preindustrial economies (such as hunting and gathering, horticultural and pastoral, and agrarian societies) engage in _______________production, which is the extraction of raw materials and natural resources from the environment.

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The primary sector involves the extraction of raw materials and natural resources from the environment, which is the main type of work carried out in preindustrial economies. The secondary sector involves manufacturing and processing these raw materials, the tertiary sector involves service industries, and the quaternary sector involves information and technology industries.

Most Workers in Preindustrial Economies (Such as Hunting and Gathering