Secondary Activities in Manufacturing
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What distinguishes secondary activities from primary activities?

  • Secondary activities include agriculture and fishing.
  • Secondary activities focus on manufacturing and processing. (correct)
  • Secondary activities involve services rather than production.
  • Secondary activities are based on the extraction of raw materials.

    • Which trend is most commonly associated with modern industrial activities in developed countries?

  • A shift towards low-tech manufacturing processes.
  • A growing emphasis on high-tech industries. (correct)
  • An increase in traditional manual labor.
  • A decrease in service-oriented jobs.

    • Why are high-tech industries attracted to peripheral areas near major metropolitan centres?

  • Lower land costs and less competition. (correct)
  • Access to a highly skilled workforce.
  • Government restrictions in urban areas.
  • Proximity to historical manufacturing sites.

    • What is a significant challenge facing industrial development in Africa despite its natural resources?

    <p>Political stability and infrastructure issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes materials that break down naturally in the environment?

    <p>Biodegradable materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of secondary activities in the economy?

    <p>Transforming raw materials into valuable products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes manufacturing?

    <p>It includes a wide range of production processes from handicrafts to advanced technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the transformation of iron ore into steel exemplify secondary activities?

    <p>It highlights how the processing of materials adds economic value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of economic activities, what does quaternary refer to?

    <p>Knowledge-based activities involving research and information services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is common in the manufacturing processes described?

    <p>Use of specialized labor for mass production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates secondary activities effectively?

    <p>Constructing residential buildings from raw materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does specialized labor play in manufacturing?

    <p>It ensures that production processes are efficient and standardized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secondary activities?

    <p>Direct extraction of natural resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'manufacturing' originally imply?

    <p>Production using hand tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is modern large scale manufacturing characterized?

    <p>Extreme specialization and division of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly reduces costs in mass production?

    <p>Each worker performing a single repetitive task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of manufacturing in many Third World countries?

    <p>Usage of only primitive methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern manufacturing?

    <p>Artistic individual crafting of unique items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does capital play in modern large scale manufacturing?

    <p>It is essential for the production infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a shift from traditional to modern manufacturing techniques?

    <p>Employing complex machine technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disadvantage of the 'craft' method of production?

    <p>High costs associated with manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Secondary Activities

    • Secondary activities add value to raw materials by transforming them into usable products, like turning cotton into clothes or iron ore into steel
    • Manufacturing involves a full range of production processes, from handicrafts to advanced computer components
    • Manufacturing uses power, mass produces identical items, and employs specialized labor in factories
    • Modern large-scale manufacturing is characterized by specialized skills, advanced machinery, vast capital, and large organizations
    • Industries are often located based on access to raw materials, labor, energy, transportation, communication, and markets
    • Government policies influence industrial location
    • Industries can be classified by ownership (public, private, joint), size (cottage, small-scale, large-scale), inputs (agro, mineral, chemical, forest, animal), or output/products (consumer goods)
    • Industries based on inputs emphasize materials like minerals, forests, agriculture, or animals
    • Industries based on output produce consumer goods directly or are intermediate goods used by other industries
    • Household or cottage industries use local raw materials, simple tools, and family labor for small-scale production
    • Small-scale manufacturing involves workshops outside homes, simpler machines, and semi-skilled labor
    • Large-scale manufacturing requires large markets, raw materials, energy, technology, and large capital investments

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    This quiz explores the concept of secondary activities, focusing on how raw materials are transformed into usable products. It covers the various manufacturing processes, the characteristics of modern industry, and factors influencing industrial location. Prepare to test your knowledge on the different classifications of industries based on ownership, size, and inputs.

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