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What is the primary goal of the Industrial Sector?
What is the primary goal of the Industrial Sector?
- To process raw materials into usable products (correct)
- To provide employment opportunities to citizens
- To construct buildings and infrastructure
- To supply utilities to the population
Which of the following is NOT a subsector of the Industrial Sector?
Which of the following is NOT a subsector of the Industrial Sector?
- Utilities
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture (correct)
What is an example of a product that undergoes physical or chemical transformation in the manufacturing subsector?
What is an example of a product that undergoes physical or chemical transformation in the manufacturing subsector?
- Food processing (correct)
- Mining of metals
- Generation of electricity
- Building construction
What is an importance of the Industrial Sector in a country's development?
What is an importance of the Industrial Sector in a country's development?
What is a limitation of the Industrial Sector?
What is a limitation of the Industrial Sector?
What is an example of a utility provided by the Utilities subsector?
What is an example of a utility provided by the Utilities subsector?
Flashcards
What is the main goal of the Industrial Sector?
What is the main goal of the Industrial Sector?
The process of transforming raw materials into finished products that are useful and valuable for consumers.
Which of the following is NOT a subsector of the Industrial Sector: Agriculture?
Which of the following is NOT a subsector of the Industrial Sector: Agriculture?
The Industrial Sector focuses on producing goods, not growing them.
Food processing is an example of what type of transformation in the manufacturing subsector?
Food processing is an example of what type of transformation in the manufacturing subsector?
The manufacturing subsector converts ingredients into edible products.
Why is the Industrial Sector important for a country's development?
Why is the Industrial Sector important for a country's development?
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What is a limitation of the Industrial Sector?
What is a limitation of the Industrial Sector?
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What is an example of a utility provided by the Utilities subsector?
What is an example of a utility provided by the Utilities subsector?
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Study Notes
Industry Sector
- The Industry Sector processes raw materials to produce goods for human use, often sourced from the Agriculture Sector.
Secondary Industries
- Mining: Involves extracting metals, non-metals, and minerals to produce finished products (e.g., jewelry made from gold).
- Manufacturing: Involves creating products through manual labor or machines, resulting in physical or chemical transformations of materials (e.g., food processing).
- Construction: Includes activities like building structures, infrastructure, and land improvements (e.g., bridge, road construction).
- Utilities: Comprises companies providing essential services to the public, such as water, electricity, and gas supply.
Importance of the Industry Sector
- Key to National Development: The Industry Sector is crucial for a country's progress.
- Job Creation: It provides employment opportunities for citizens.
- Efficiency: Machinery and modern technology accelerate industrial processes.
Weaknesses of the Industry Sector
- Policy Inconsistency: Government inconsistencies in supporting industrial growth discourage investors and hinder progress.
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Test your knowledge of the Industrial Sector, including the processing of raw materials, types of industries, and their products. Learn about the different secondary industries and their roles in creating finished products.
