operation by machinery rather than by people

The automation of the manufacturing workforce threatens people's jobs but can also improve safety and efficiency.

a building or set of buildings where products are manufactured

I pass by the chocolate factory on my way to work every morning, and it always smells delicious.

Natural carbon-rich fuels that are formed over long periods of time and release greenhouse gases when burned.

Since 1750, the burning of fossil fuels has added more and more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, rapidly warming the planet and causing climate change.

the introduction of industry into a region or country

Industrialization improved the country's economy.

material or a product in its natural or original state, before processing or assembling

Natural resources are the raw materials from the Earth that people use to meet needs and wants.

related to the countryside rather than towns or cities

Before the Industrial Revolution, most Europeans lived in rural areas and worked small farms.

of or pertaining to a city or a town, usually an area with many people, buildings, and businesses

New York City is one of the most populous urban areas in the United States.