Resources and Economic Activities in the Caribbean
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What is the primary economic activity in Trinidad and Tobago?

  • Oil and gas production (correct)
  • Sugar cane farming
  • Fishing
  • Manufacturing of clothes
  • Why does Guyana still have a large number of low-income individuals working on the land?

  • Government policies promoting agriculture
  • Due to the abundance of high-paying jobs in the cities
  • The preference of the people to work in agriculture
  • Due to the lack of modern machinery (correct)
  • What do tertiary industries in the Caribbean mainly involve?

  • Manufacturing goods
  • Processing raw materials
  • Exporting products
  • Providing services (correct)
  • Which country in the Caribbean has one of the largest secondary sectors due to processing foods, oil, gas, and manufacturing cement?

    <p>Trinidad and Tobago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main resource in the tertiary industry in the Caribbean?

    <p>Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry in the Caribbean is described as knowledge-based and includes information technology and research and development?

    <p>Quaternary industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a resource?

    <p>Anything that man finds useful in his environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of nonrenewable resources?

    <p>They cannot be reused once used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic activity involves providing raw materials for other industries?

    <p>Primary industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of primary industry?

    <p>Exploitation of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector has traditionally been important in the Caribbean based on the text?

    <p>Primary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Economic Activities in the Caribbean

    • Trinidad and Tobago's primary economic activity is oil and gas production, significantly contributing to its GDP.
    • Guyana has a high number of low-income individuals working on the land due to underemployment in agriculture and reliance on subsistence farming.
    • Tertiary industries in the Caribbean mainly involve services such as tourism, finance, and hospitality, contributing to regional economic growth.

    Industrial Sectors

    • Jamaica is recognized for having one of the largest secondary sectors in the Caribbean, focusing on food processing, oil and gas production, and cement manufacturing.
    • The main resource in the tertiary industry is human capital, which encompasses skilled labor in various service sectors.
    • The knowledge-based industry in the Caribbean includes information technology, research and development, fostering innovation and economic diversification.

    Resource Definitions and Characteristics

    • A resource is defined as a supply of materials or assets that can be utilized to generate wealth or provide utility.
    • An example of a renewable resource is sunlight, which is abundant and can be replenished naturally over time.
    • Nonrenewable resources are characterized by their finite availability; once depleted, they cannot be replaced or regenerated within a human timescale.

    Economic Focus Areas

    • The economic activity involving the provision of raw materials for other industries is known as primary industry.
    • The primary focus of primary industry is the extraction and harvesting of natural resources, such as agriculture, fishing, and mining.
    • Traditionally, agriculture has been an important sector in the Caribbean, supporting livelihoods and local economies.

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    Learn about resources and economic activities in the Caribbean region, including the types of resources such as renewable and nonrenewable. Understand the concept of resources and their significance for human activities in the environment.

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