Question

Which industrty is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry and why​

Answer 1

Iron and Steel industry

Explanation:

Because most of the things we use are made from iron and steel

Answer 2

Explanation:

Steel is called the backbone of the modern industry because almost everything we use is either made of steel or has been made with machinery or tools made out of steel. The steel industry is basically the feeder industry, whose products are the raw materials for other industries.