Economic Activities: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
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Which economic activity involves the processing of natural resources?

  • Primary activities
  • Secondary activities (correct)
  • Tertiary activities
  • Quaternary activities

    • What percentage of the world's population is engaged in agricultural activity?

  • 100%
  • 25%
  • 75%
  • 50% (correct)

    • What is another term for growing crops and rearing livestock?

  • Weaving
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture (correct)
  • Sericulture

    • What is the main focus of intensive subsistence agriculture?

    <p>Farming on small plots with simple tools and more labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector provides support to the primary and secondary activities through services?

    <p>Tertiary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming practice involves the use of organic manure and natural pesticides instead of chemicals?

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

    What distinguishes subsistence farming from commercial farming?

    <p>Scale of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions is intensive subsistence agriculture prevalent?

    <p>Monsoon regions of south, southeast, and east Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common outputs of the farm system mentioned in the text?

    <p>Dairy and poultry products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agriculture involves cultivation of grapes?

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

    What is the origin of the English language according to the text?

    <p>From Anglo-Saxon tribes speaking Old English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributed to the development of the English language?

    <p>French and Latin influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes American English from British English?

    <p>Varying pronunciations, vocabulary, and grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of English grammar is highlighted in the text as unique?

    <p>Subject-verb agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many words are estimated to be in the English vocabulary according to the text?

    <p>500,000 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which languages influenced the evolution of the English language?

    <p>German and Dutch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the continual growth and evolution of the English language?

    <p>Borrowing words from other languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT mentioned as unique to English writing in the text?

    <p>Complex alphabetical order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as necessary for learning a language in the text?

    <p>Patience and practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authors are specifically mentioned in the text as contributing to English's literary heritage?

    <p>William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of resources are available for those interested in learning English according to the text?

    <p>Language schools, online courses, books, and apps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as a unique opportunity presented by English in the text?

    <p>Expansion of horizons for personal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did Old French have a significant impact on the English language?

    <p>Middle English period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Germanic tribes contributed to the shaping of early English in England?

    <p>Angles and Saxons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized English during the Renaissance period?

    <p>Spread to North America and Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which linguistic family does English belong to?

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

    What major global event contributed to the spread of English across different continents?

    <p>Age of Exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period marked the introduction of new words, expressions, and dialects into the English language?

    <p>Middle English period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major historical events significantly influenced the evolution and spread of the English language?

    <p>The Industrial Revolution and British colonization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of English's adaptability is exemplified by creole languages?

    <p>Its ability to create new linguistic forms through blending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes American English from British English in terms of language variations?

    <p>Pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is English considered crucial in facilitating global communication according to the text?

    <p>Because it is the language of science and business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of English literature as discussed in the text?

    <p>It connects people from diverse backgrounds and challenges readers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Modern English differ from Early Modern English?

    <p>Modern English exhibits standardization of spelling, vocabulary expansion, and grammar consolidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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