Economic Sectors
How many economic sectors are there?
4
What percent of the active population works in the primary sector?
5%
What percent of the active population works in the secondary sector?
30%
What percent of the active population works in the tertiary sector?
65%
What is the Quaternary sector?
Knowledge sector associated with research, computing and technology.
What is an economy
How a country organizes its resources, trade, industry, and money.
What is the process of cutting down trees called?
Deforestation
What are the two main activities in the secondary sector?
Industries, Craftwork
Which activity includes people who look after our health?
Healthcare
- a special language
- a slogan
- images (visuals)
What is the purpose of the primary sector?
obtain raw materials
What are the two types of fishing?
Deep sea fishing, coastal fishing
What is craftwork?
making products using our hands or tools
What is the difference between domestic and foreign trade?
Domestic: trade within a country
Foreign: trade between countries
Which one of the following activities is related to quaternary sector?
(a) Manufacturing computers
(b) Paper production
(c) teaching
(d) Printing books
teaching
What is the purpose of the secondary sector?
Manufacturing: transforming raw materials into manufactured products.
What is the difference between a dry crop and an irrigated crop?
Dry crops require only rain water, irrigated crops require additional water
Which industry uses raw materials to make buildings?
Construction Industry
What is the retail service?
People who sell us products in shops, supermarkets, etc.
Jobs that involve high degrees and level of innovations are known as:
Quaternary activities
What is the purpose of the tertiary sector?
To provide services
Name the 5 activities of the primary sector
Fishing, Forestry, Agriculture, Livestock, and Mining
How can energy be obtained?
renewable resources, non-renewable resources
What are the 8 services of the tertiary sector?
Education, Healthcare, Retail, Administration, Media & Communication, Tourism, Trade, Transport
People in the quaternary industries rely on what for their employment?
Their ability and education in working with advanced technologies