Economic and Commercial Geography
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What is economic geography?

The study of economic activities of man in relation to the environment.

Define commercial geography.

Subject helping traders learn about places and conditions of production, markets, and transport of commodities.

What are primary activities?

Activities where man works with nature to collect materials in their original forms.

What does hunting involve?

<p>Trapping and killing of animals and birds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fishing considered as?

<p>One of the oldest occupations of man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the industries that arise from the fishing industry?

<p>Fish canning, extraction of fish oil, boat and vessel construction, fish nets</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some important domestic animals mentioned in the text and what do they provide?

<p>Cattle, sheep, pig, horse, ass, goat, camel, elephant. They provide milk, meat, hide, skin, wool, hair, bones, horns</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant part played by man in agriculture according to the text?

<p>In agriculture, the dominant part is played by man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of mining as described in the text?

<p>To extract minerals from the earth for the use of mankind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of manufacturing as mentioned in the text?

<p>To mold and change the shape of primary products to make them more suitable for human use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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