Economic Activities and Natural Resources

Study Notes

Primary Economic Activity

Involves collection, harvesting, and obtaining raw materials.
Essential for producing basic goods and resources.

Secondary Economic Activity

Focuses on processing raw materials into finished products.
Represents the manufacturing sector of the economy.

Tertiary Economic Activity

Pertains to the provision of services to consumers.
Includes sectors like transportation, banking, retail, and education.

Natural Resources

Materials that are provided by nature for human use.
Examples include minerals, forests, water, and fossil fuels.

Renewable Sources

Energy sources that can be replenished through natural processes.
Examples include solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy.

Non-Renewable Sources

Energy sources that cannot be replaced within a human timescale.
Includes fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

Evaporation

The process where liquid water transforms into water vapor.
Occurs without reaching the boiling point.

Condensation

The transition from a gaseous state to a liquid state.
Essential for forming clouds and precipitation.

Precipitation

Any water form that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.
Includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Run-off

Water flow over the ground surface instead of being absorbed into the soil.
Can lead to erosion and water pollution if not managed.

Description

Explore the different types of economic activities including primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. This quiz also covers the significance of natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable. Test your knowledge on how these elements interact within the economy.