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Which sector of economic activities does fishing belong to?
Which sector of economic activities does fishing belong to?
Manufacturing is part of the tertiary industry.
Manufacturing is part of the tertiary industry.
False
Name one example of an output in a textile and garment firm.
Name one example of an output in a textile and garment firm.
Shirts (other acceptable answers: dresses, trousers)
A construction worker belongs to the ______ industry.
A construction worker belongs to the ______ industry.
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What is an example of a quaternary industry activity?
What is an example of a quaternary industry activity?
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The economic activity of making paper is classified under the secondary industry.
The economic activity of making paper is classified under the secondary industry.
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What type of input is 'capital' in a manufacturing system?
What type of input is 'capital' in a manufacturing system?
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Match each economic activity with its corresponding industry sector:
Match each economic activity with its corresponding industry sector:
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Study Notes
Economic Activities
- Economic activities can be classified into four sectors: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industries.
Primary Industry
- Activities that extract and collect natural resources as raw materials.
- Examples: mining, lumbering, farming, and fishing.
Secondary Industry
- Activities that turn raw materials or semi-finished products to finished products.
- Examples: electricity generation, construction, manufacturing (e.g., textiles, iron, and steel).
Tertiary Industry
- Activities that provide services to other industries or people.
- Examples: retail, tourism, and public services.
Quaternary Industry
- Activities that handle and process information and carry out research.
- Examples: technological research, software development.
The Manufacturing System
- A manufacturing system is run by a business firm.
- Consists of inputs, processes, and outputs.
Inputs in Manufacturing
- Raw materials
- Land
- Labour
- Power supply
- Research and development (R&D)
- Management
- Machines and technology
- Transport
- Capital / Money
- Government policy
Processes in Manufacturing
- Spinning and weaving
- Dyeing (colouring)
- Sewing
Outputs in Manufacturing
- Finished products (e.g., shirts, dresses, trousers)
Industry Sectors and Jobs
- Mobile app programmer: Quaternary industry
- Construction worker: Secondary industry
- Fisherman: Primary industry
- Teacher: Tertiary industry
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Classify economic activities into primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industries. Understand the characteristics of each sector.
