Economic Activities: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary
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What are economic activities classified into?

  • Primary and secondary
  • Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary (correct)
  • Red-collar and white-collar
  • Hunting and gathering

    • What are the resources used in primary activities?

  • Fishing nets and agricultural tools
  • Earth's resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals (correct)
  • Land, water, and vegetation
  • Buildings and machinery

    • Why are people in coastal areas engaged in fishing?

  • Because of the outdoor nature of the work
  • Due to the availability of modern technology
  • Due to the physical environment of the coastal region (correct)
  • Because of the high demand for fish

    • What term is used to describe people engaged in primary activities?

    <p>Red-collar workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main source of food for early human beings?

    <p>Hunting and gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the extinction of many species?

    <p>Illegal hunting (poaching)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oldest economic activity known?

    <p>Gathering and hunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions is gathering commonly practised?

    <p>High latitude zones and low latitude zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the yield per person in gathering activities?

    <p>Low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product made from the milky juice of the zapota tree?

    <p>Chicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has hunting been banned in India?

    <p>Because it is an unsustainable activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of technology used in gathering activities?

    <p>Low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of nomadic herding?

    <p>To provide food, clothing, shelter, tools and transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement of nomadic herders from plain areas to pastures on mountains during summers and again from mountain pastures to plain areas during winters known as?

    <p>Transhumance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core region of pastoral nomadism?

    <p>Atlantic shores of North Africa to Mongolia and Central China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why gathering activities have little chance of becoming important at the global level?

    <p>Synthetic products are often of better quality and at lower prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the decline in the number of pastoral nomads?

    <p>Imposition of political boundaries and new settlement plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of commercial livestock rearing?

    <p>It is capital-intensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is NOT known for commercial livestock rearing?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of commercial livestock rearing?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the type of agriculture practised in North Eastern India?

    <p>Jhuming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the type of agriculture practised in Indonesia and Malaysia?

    <p>Ladang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by wet paddy cultivation?

    <p>It is dominated by the rice crop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary problem of shifting cultivation?

    <p>Loss of fertility in different parcels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fencing in commercial livestock ranching?

    <p>To regulate the grazing of animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of people migrate from plains to mountains in summers?

    <p>Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis and Bhotiyas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for small land holdings in areas of intensive subsistence agriculture?

    <p>High density of population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agriculture is dominated by crops other than paddy?

    <p>Intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by crops other than paddy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of plantation agriculture?

    <p>Large scale production systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop is commonly grown in the Indo-Gangetic plains?

    <p>Wheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for high yield per unit area in intensive subsistence agriculture?

    <p>Intensive use of land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agriculture is practised in the interior parts of semi-arid lands of the mid-latitudes?

    <p>Extensive commercial grain cultivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of mixed farming?

    <p>Moderate-sized farms with multiple crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agriculture is found in North-western Europe and Eastern North America?

    <p>Mixed farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fodder crops in mixed farming?

    <p>Animal feed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for high labour productivity in extensive commercial grain cultivation?

    <p>Mechanisation of entire operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agriculture is characterized by the farming of citrus fruits?

    <p>Mediterranean agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the cultivation of flowers?

    <p>Floriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agriculture involves the farming of a single crop on a large area of land?

    <p>Plantation agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is known for its successful experiment in co-operative farming?

    <p>Denmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the retreat of developed economies from mining, processing, and refining stages of production?

    <p>High labor costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agriculture is also known as 'slash and burn agriculture'?

    <p>Primitive subsistence agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of income for farmers in mixed farming?

    <p>Both crops and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of dairy farming?

    <p>It is highly capital intensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of Mediterranean agriculture?

    <p>It produces high-value crops during the winter season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of market gardening and horticulture?

    <p>Producing high-value crops for urban markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the type of farming that specializes in vegetables only?

    <p>Truck farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is the largest producer of commercial dairy products?

    <p>North Western Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speciality of the Mediterranean region in agriculture?

    <p>Viticulture or grape cultivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of transportation in dairy farming?

    <p>It increases the storage duration of dairy products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of mixed farming in terms of capital expenditure?

    <p>High capital expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the type of farming that involves the cultivation of high-value crops in industrial regions?

    <p>Factory farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for livestock rearing, particularly poultry and cattle?

    <p>Heavy capital investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of co-operative farming?

    <p>To promote collective labor and efficient farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of collective farming?

    <p>Social ownership of the means of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects the profitability of mining operations?

    <p>Demand for the mineral and technology available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between surface and underground mining?

    <p>Depth of the ore deposit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern in underground mining?

    <p>Safety precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of surface mining?

    <p>Low overhead costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of co-operative societies in farming?

    <p>To procure farming inputs and sell products at favorable terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of collective farming?

    <p>Improved agricultural efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the discovery of minerals in human history?

    <p>It was reflected in many stages of human development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Economic Activities Classification

    • Economic activities are classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.
    • Primary activities involve the extraction and production of raw materials.

    Resources in Primary Activities

    • Resources used in primary activities include natural resources such as minerals, water, forests, and agricultural land.

    Coastal Fishing

    • People in coastal areas engage in fishing due to proximity to water bodies, which provide abundant fish resources and livelihood opportunities.

    Term for Primary Activity Workers

    • Individuals engaged in primary activities are referred to as primary producers.

    Early Human Food Sources

    • The main source of food for early human beings was derived from hunting and gathering.

    Species Extinction Causes

    • The extinction of many species is primarily due to habitat loss, overexploitation, and environmental changes.

    Oldest Economic Activity

    • The oldest known economic activity is hunting.

    Gathering Practices

    • Gathering is commonly practiced in regions that are rich in biodiversity, such as forests and tropical areas.

    Yield in Gathering Activities

    • Yield per person in gathering activities is typically low due to the reliance on natural availability rather than cultivation.

    Product from Zapota Tree

    • The milky juice of the zapota tree is used to produce chicle, a natural gum.

    Hunting Ban in India

    • Hunting has been banned in India primarily to protect endangered species and conserve wildlife.

    Technology in Gathering Activities

    • The level of technology used in gathering activities is often low-tech, relying on traditional methods.

    Purpose of Nomadic Herding

    • The primary purpose of nomadic herding is to find sustainable pastures for livestock.

    Movement Pattern of Nomadic Herders

    • The movement of nomadic herders between plain areas and mountain pastures in different seasons is known as transhumance.

    Core Region of Pastoral Nomadism

    • The core region of pastoral nomadism includes areas like Central Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

    Global Importance of Gathering Activities

    • Gathering activities have little chance of becoming globally significant due to their limited productivity and reliance on natural resources.

    Decline of Pastoral Nomads

    • The decline in the number of pastoral nomads is mainly caused by land privatization, urbanization, and changing land-use patterns.

    Commercial Livestock Rearing Characteristics

    • The main characteristic of commercial livestock rearing is high productivity and profit-focused operations.

    Non-Commercial Livestock Rearing Country

    • Countries in the tropics are typically not known for commercial livestock rearing, unlike North America and Australia.

    Focus of Commercial Livestock Rearing

    • The primary focus of commercial livestock rearing is maximized meat and dairy production for the market.

    Agriculture in North Eastern India

    • The type of agriculture practiced in North Eastern India is called shifting cultivation or jhum.

    Agriculture in Indonesia and Malaysia

    • In Indonesia and Malaysia, the type of agriculture predominantly practiced is plantation agriculture.

    Intensive Subsistence Agriculture Characteristic

    • Intensive subsistence agriculture is characterized by high input of labor and resources with a primary focus on wet paddy cultivation.

    Shifting Cultivation Problem

    • The primary problem of shifting cultivation is soil degradation due to repeated clearing and burning of land.

    Fencing in Commercial Livestock Ranching

    • Fencing in commercial livestock ranching serves to protect livestock from predators and prevent them from straying.

    Summer Migration Group

    • Groups that migrate from plains to mountains in summers are typically pastoral nomads.

    Small Land Holdings Reason

    • Small land holdings in areas of intensive subsistence agriculture are primarily due to high population density and land fragmentation.

    Crops Other than Paddy Dominance

    • Agriculture dominated by other crops rather than paddy is known as cash crop farming.

    Plantation Agriculture Characteristic

    • The primary characteristic of plantation agriculture is the cultivation of a single crop over large areas.

    Common Crop in Indo-Gangetic Plains

    • A commonly grown crop in the Indo-Gangetic plains is wheat.

    High Yield in Intensive Agriculture

    • High yield per unit area in intensive subsistence agriculture is mainly attributed to advanced agricultural techniques and high labor input.

    Agriculture in Semi-Arid Lands

    • The type of agriculture practiced in the interior parts of semi-arid lands of mid-latitudes is known as extensive agriculture.

    Mixed Farming Characteristic

    • The primary characteristic of mixed farming is the combination of crop cultivation and livestock rearing.

    Agriculture in Northwestern Europe

    • The type of agriculture found in Northwestern Europe and Eastern North America involves commercial agriculture with a focus on grains and livestock.

    Fodder Crops Purpose

    • Fodder crops in mixed farming are intended to provide nutritional forage for livestock.

    Labor Productivity in Grain Cultivation

    • High labor productivity in extensive commercial grain cultivation results from mechanized farming techniques.

    Citrus Fruit Farming

    • The type of agriculture characterized by farming of citrus fruits is known as horticulture.

    Flower Cultivation Term

    • The cultivation of flowers is referred to as floriculture.

    Single Crop Farming

    • Farming involving a single crop on a large area is termed as monoculture.

    Cooperative Farming Success

    • Israel is known for its successful experiments in cooperative farming.

    Developed Economies and Mining

    • Developed economies retreat from mining, processing, and refining because of high environmental costs and economic shifts towards services.

    Slash and Burn Agriculture

    • Shifting cultivation is also known as slash and burn agriculture.

    Income Source in Mixed Farming

    • The primary source of income for farmers in mixed farming comes from the sale of both crop produce and livestock.

    Dairy Farming Characteristic

    • A characteristic of dairy farming is the intensive management and care of livestock to maximize milk production.

    Mediterranean Agriculture Advantage

    • The main advantage of Mediterranean agriculture is its ability to produce diverse crops due to varied climate conditions.

    Market Gardening Focus

    • The primary focus of market gardening and horticulture is the cultivation of high-value crops for local markets.

    Vegetable Farming Type

    • The type of farming that specializes in vegetables only is referred to as market gardening.

    Commercial Dairy Products Region

    • The region largest in producing commercial dairy products is the United States.

    Mediterranean Region Speciality

    • The Mediterranean region specializes in diverse crops, taking advantage of the climate and soil conditions.

    Transportation in Dairy Farming

    • Transportation in dairy farming is critical for timely delivery of perishable products to markets.

    Mixed Farming Capital Expenditure

    • Mixed farming often involves lower capital expenditure due to the combined use of resources.

    High-Value Crop Farming

    • The type of farming cultivating high-value crops in industrial regions is known as intensive farming.

    Livestock Rearing Requirements

    • The primary requirements for livestock rearing, particularly poultry and cattle, include adequate shelter, food, and water supply.

    Cooperative Farming Purpose

    • The main purpose of cooperative farming is to enhance the economic viability and shared resources among farmers.

    Collective Farming Characteristic

    • The main characteristic of collective farming is the pooling of resources and labor to achieve economies of scale.

    Mining Profitability Factors

    • The primary factor affecting the profitability of mining operations is the market price of minerals extracted.

    Surface vs. Underground Mining

    • The main difference between surface and underground mining lies in the method of extraction; surface mining is less hazardous but can lead to higher environmental disruption.

    Underground Mining Concerns

    • The primary concern in underground mining is the risk of cave-ins and poor air quality.

    Surface Mining Advantages

    • The primary advantage of surface mining is lower extraction costs and quicker operation compared to underground mining.

    Co-operative Societies in Farming Purpose

    • Co-operative societies in farming aim to enhance the bargaining power and economies of scale for farmers.

    Collective Farming Benefits

    • The primary benefit of collective farming includes increased efficiency and shared costs among farmers.

    Mineral Discovery Significance

    • The discovery of minerals marks significant technological and economic advancements in human history, leading to industrial growth and urbanization.

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    Test your understanding of economic activities that generate income, including primary activities that utilize earth's resources such as land, water, and minerals. This quiz covers hunting, gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining and quarrying.

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