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Which of the following is an example of a primary industry?
Which of the following is an example of a primary industry?
- A wheat farm (correct)
- A clothing store
- A software company
- A bakery
What are the main characteristics of a secondary industry?
What are the main characteristics of a secondary industry?
- It provides services rather than goods.
- It transforms raw materials into finished goods. (correct)
- It involves the extraction of raw materials.
- It primarily includes agriculture and fishing.
What distinguishes quaternary industries from other types of industries?
What distinguishes quaternary industries from other types of industries?
- They provide personal and professional services.
- They involve research and development activities. (correct)
- They are involved in the manufacturing sector.
- They focus on agricultural production.
Which type of industry is involved in the construction of buildings and infrastructure?
Which type of industry is involved in the construction of buildings and infrastructure?
Flashcards
Primary Industry Example
Primary Industry Example
A primary industry directly extracts raw materials from the earth.
Secondary Industry
Secondary Industry
Secondary industries process raw materials into finished products.
Quaternary Industry
Quaternary Industry
Quaternary industries focus on research and development.
Tertiary Industry
Tertiary Industry
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Study Notes
Primary Industries
- Involve the extraction and harvesting of raw materials directly from the natural environment.
- Examples include agriculture, fishing, forestry, and mining.
Secondary Industries
- Process raw materials into finished goods.
- Involve the manufacturing and construction of products.
- Often characterized by the use of machinery and technology to transform raw materials.
Quaternary Industries
- Focus on knowledge-based services and information processing.
- Include research and development, education, finance, and information technology.
- Involved in the creation and dissemination of information and the application of specialized knowledge.
Construction Industry
- Falls under the category of secondary industries.
- Involves the construction of buildings, infrastructure, and other physical structures.
- Utilized within various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial.
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Test your knowledge on industries with this quiz about primary, secondary, and quaternary industries, and their characteristics. Learn about the types of industries involved in construction and infrastructure development.
