Natural Resources Geography Quiz

The industry that extracts raw materials directly from the Earth, such as mining, fishing, and farming.

The industry that transforms raw materials into finished products, like manufacturing, construction, and processing.

The industry that provides services to individuals and businesses, including retail, tourism, and healthcare.

A resource that can be replenished naturally within a relatively short period of time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

A resource that cannot be replenished at a rate comparable to its consumption, like fossil fuels, minerals, and nuclear energy.

A resource that is constantly renewed and available, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

In Canada, approximately 5% of jobs are provided by the primary industry, which involves extracting raw materials.

In Canada, approximately 17% of jobs are provided by the secondary industry, which involves manufacturing and processing resources.

Workers in the primary industry typically work outside of urban areas, closer to natural resource extraction sites.

The primary focus of tertiary industries is to provide services to individuals and businesses.