Lesson 45 of 84 · Local and State Government
⭐ 30 XPState Economy: Major Industries
Each state has important industries that help its economy grow.
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Each state has important industries that help its economy grow. Industries are businesses that produce goods or provide services. For example, our state might have farms that grow fruits and vegetables, factories that make toys, and companies that provide technology services. These industries create jobs and help people earn money to support their families.
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Industries produce goods or provide services.
Our state has farms that grow food.
Factories make toys and other products.
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1 of 2What is an example of an industry in our state?
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