CityCem Corp. is a leading cement manufacturer in the country of Eastworth. It depends on different vendors to get the primary substances such as limestone, sand, and shale that are required for cement manufacturing. In this scenario, these basic substances from which cement is made are referred to as _____.
A) end-user necessities
B) processed requisites
C) raw materials
D) refined matters

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The basic substances like limestone, sand, and shale, which are used directly in manufacturing cement, are referred to as raw materials. These are the unprocessed or minimally processed materials that are the basic inputs in production.