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Which industry is also known as the extractive industry?
What percentage of jobs in Canada are provided by the secondary industry?
Which type of resource has the ability to replenish itself in a short period of time?
Which of the following is an example of a flow resource?
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What is the primary focus of tertiary industries?
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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?
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Where do primary industry workers typically work?
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What is the primary focus of tertiary industries?
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Which industry is also known as the manufacturing industry?
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What percentage of jobs in Canada are provided by primary industry?
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Study Notes
Industry Classifications
- The industry also known as the extractive industry is the primary industry.
Industry Statistics
- Secondary industry provides around 28% of jobs in Canada.
- Primary industry provides around 6% of jobs in Canada.
Resource Characteristics
- Renewable resources have the ability to replenish themselves in a short period of time.
- Examples of flow resources include water and air.
Tertiary Industry
- The primary focus of tertiary industries is to provide services.
- Tertiary industry workers typically work in offices, stores, and other urban areas.
Resource Types
- Non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replenished in a short period of time. An example is fossil fuels.
- Primary industry workers typically work in rural areas, such as farms, mines, and forests.
Industry Names
- The secondary industry is also known as the manufacturing industry.
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Test your knowledge of geography with this quiz on natural resources. Learn about renewable and non-renewable resources and their impact on the environment. Sharpen your understanding of valuable materials such as water, diamonds, oil, gold, copper, and soil.
