The Republic of Udon Is One of the Largest Manufacturers

Multiple Choice

The Republic of Udon is one of the largest manufacturers of glass in the world. The primary substance required to manufacture glass is silica sand. The nation of Irza controls nearly half the world's supply of silica sand. Udon is dependent on Irza for the supply of silica sand to fulfill its glass manufacturing requirements. Udon has efficiently built healthy trading relations with Irza. In this scenario, silica sand is considered a(n) _____.

A) end-user necessity
B) processed requisite
C) raw material
D) refined matter