Employment Sectors
What are the four main employment sectors?
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary
What are conflict minerals?
Minerals mined in war zones, where profits are used to fund armed conflicts.
What is a sweatshop?
A factory with poor working conditions, low wages, and often child labor.
Name one measurement of development
GDP, HDI, infrastructure, wealth, life expectancy, education
What is a MNC?
A company that operates in multiple countries.
Which sector includes farming, fishing, and mining?
Primary
Name one conflict mineral
Diamonds, gold, coltan
Name two common problems workers face in sweatshops.
Long hours, unsafe conditions, child labor, unfair wages, lack of rights
What does HDI stand for?
Human Development Index
Name one multinational corporation
Apple, Nike, McDonald's, Samsung, Toyota, Coca-Cola
What is the difference between the secondary and tertiary sectors?
production vs service
Why are blood diamonds controversial?
They are mined in war zones using forced labor and sold to finance conflicts.
What is the goal of Fair Trade?
To ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable production for farmers and workers.
What three factors does HDI measure?
Life expectancy, education level, income per capita
What is a supply chain?
The process of producing and delivering a product from raw materials to the final consumer.
Give an example of a quaternary sector job.
IT
What certification system was created to stop the trade of blood diamonds?
Kimberly process
How does Fair Trade benefit farmers and workers?
It provides higher wages, safer working conditions, community development funds, and environmental protections
Why might a high GDP not mean a country is well-developed?
GDP only measures economic output and does not reflect health, education, or income inequality.
Why do companies move factories to developing countries?
To reduce labor costs, avoid strict regulations, and increase production efficiency.
Why do some countries have more workers in the primary sector than others?
Countries with less industrialization or reliance on agriculture tend to have more workers in the primary sector, while more developed nations shift towards the tertiary and quaternary sectors due to advanced technology and economic growth.
How do conflict minerals fuel wars in developing countries?
Armed groups take control of mines and use the profits to buy weapons, exploit workers, and sustain conflicts.
How can consumers help stop sweatshops and unfair labor practices?
By buying Fair Trade products, supporting ethical brands, researching company practices, and raising awareness
What are some challenges developing countries face in improving HDI?
Lack of infrastructure, poverty, political instability, poor healthcare, weak education systems, and climate change.
What is one negative impact of multinational corporations on local economies?
Exploitation of workers, environmental damage, reliance on cheap labor, or driving out local businesses.