The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonated drinks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the step-by-step process involved in the production of carbonated beverages. At first glance, the production of soft drinks can be broken down into five main stages. The process initiates with the preparation of

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for the drinks and culminates with the packaging and transportation of the final products for sale. To commence, raw

water

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undergoes filtration, followed by the addition of a

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softener and various chemicals. The purified

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is

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pumped through electric heaters and a cooling pipe to a separate device where carbonation occurs. During

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phase, carbon dioxide from another pipeline is infused into the

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. Once carbonated

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is created, it is directed to a mixing tank where

coloring

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, syrup, and

flavor

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are combined.

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, the resulting mixture is filtered before being poured into bottles and cans. In the final phase, the finished beverages are packaged into boxes and transported to supermarkets for distribution.