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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tertiary sector (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes subsistence farming from commercial farming?

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

In which regions is intensive subsistence agriculture prevalent?

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

Which type of agriculture involves cultivation of grapes?

<p>Viticulture (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What distinguishes American English from British English?

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

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

<p>Subject-verb agreement (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which languages influenced the evolution of the English language?

<p>German and Dutch (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Patience and practice (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What characterized English during the Renaissance period?

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

Which linguistic family does English belong to?

<p>Germanic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Age of Exploration (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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