The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the steps involved in the manufacturing of

bricks

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for the building industry.

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, the process begins by digging out

clay

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from the ground, which is

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processed, put into moulds, and

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passed through various chambers. It is

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packaged and sent out for delivery.

Bricks

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are made of a special type of sticky soil called

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, which is dug out by a digger.

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, the

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is passed through a metal grid onto a roller.

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, sand and water are added to the

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, which is

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cut into brick-like cuboids, which are

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put into moulds to get the desired shape. The raw

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are

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put in a drying oven for 24 to 48 hours. They are

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transferred to another chamber which has three compartments, two of which are kilns, the first has a moderate temperature ranging between 200 to 980 degrees Celsius,

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the second maintains a high temperature between 870 to 1300 degrees Celsius, and the third compartment is the cooling chamber. After being baked in the kilns, they are cooled for 48-72 hours.

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, the

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are ready for packaging and are delivered to their requested sites. In conclusion, making

bricks

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is a long process, and it takes a few days to make the final product from soil.