CH 1.4 : South Africa's Economic Structure
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Which sector encompasses service-oriented industries such as finance and insurance?

  • Tertiary Sector (correct)
  • Primary Sector
  • Quaternary Sector
  • Secondary Sector

    • What is the primary function of transport networks in South Africa?

  • To provide employment opportunities
  • To facilitate domestic and international trade (correct)
  • To reduce GDP
  • To provide energy sources

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tertiary sector?

  • Involves the production of raw materials (correct)
  • Expands employment and skills training
  • Supports the marketing and distribution of goods
  • Dominant contributor to GDP

    • What was the impact of apartheid on the tertiary sector?

    <p>It severely limited the participation of black people in owning businesses and property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of media and broadcasting in South Africa?

    <p>To play a crucial role in information dissemination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is responsible for managing South Africa's transport networks?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main sectors of South Africa's economic structure?

    <p>Primary, secondary, and tertiary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>Underinvestment in new power sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the primary sector?

    <p>Extracting and harvesting natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the focus of post-apartheid efforts in South Africa's infrastructure?

    <p>To enhance infrastructural access for previously disadvantaged groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of reliable energy sources in South Africa?

    <p>They are vital for sustained economic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the primary sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It generates foreign exchange and contributes to GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of apartheid policies on the primary sector?

    <p>They deprived black South Africans of land ownership and equal opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What remains a challenge in South Africa's infrastructure despite post-apartheid efforts?

    <p>Disparities in electricity access and digital connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the secondary sector?

    <p>Transforming raw materials into finished goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the secondary sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It enhances economic self-sufficiency, creates job opportunities, and facilitates skill development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of apartheid policies on the secondary sector?

    <p>They restricted training and job opportunities for black individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current government's effort to address historical inequalities in the secondary sector?

    <p>Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the three sectors contribute to South Africa's economy?

    <p>All three sectors contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the three sectors in South Africa's economy?

    <p>They are interconnected and interdependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of the primary sector in South Africa?

    <p>Extracting and harvesting natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the primary sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It provides essential raw materials and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of apartheid policies on the primary sector?

    <p>It deprived black South Africans of land ownership and equal opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the secondary sector in South Africa?

    <p>Transforming raw materials into finished goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the secondary sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It enhances economic self-sufficiency and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of apartheid policies on the secondary sector?

    <p>It restricted training and job opportunities for black individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current government's effort to address historical inequalities in the secondary sector?

    <p>Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contribution of the three sectors to South Africa's economy?

    <p>They contribute to GDP and are influenced by business cycles and public sector dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the three sectors in South Africa's economy?

    <p>They are interdependent and influence each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of tax revenue from the primary and secondary sectors?

    <p>It supports state income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contribution of the tertiary sector to the economy?

    <p>Dominant contributor to GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the communication system in South Africa?

    <p>To facilitate economic competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge facing South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transport networks in South Africa's economy?

    <p>To facilitate both domestic and international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the focus of post-apartheid efforts in South Africa's infrastructure?

    <p>Enhancing infrastructural access for previously disadvantaged groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of apartheid on the demographic composition of the tertiary sector?

    <p>It severely limited the participation of black people in owning businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the tertiary sector?

    <p>It is the largest sector in developed economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the tertiary sector and employment?

    <p>It expands employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the tertiary sector in driving economic growth?

    <p>It drives overall economic growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of laws like the Black Economic Empowerment Act and the Employment Equity Act?

    <p>To dismantle the barriers created by apartheid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the primary sector in contributing to South Africa's GDP?

    <p>To generate foreign exchange and tax revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of apartheid policies on the primary sector?

    <p>Deprived black South Africans of land ownership and equal opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the secondary sector in South Africa's economy?

    <p>It enhances economic self-sufficiency and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant outcome of the tertiary sector's dominance in developed economies?

    <p>Expansion of employment and skills training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current government's effort to address historical inequalities in the primary sector?

    <p>The Land Redistribution Programme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a lingering challenge in South Africa's infrastructure despite post-apartheid efforts?

    <p>Inequalities in electricity access and digital connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of tax revenue from the primary and secondary sectors?

    <p>To support state income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of media and broadcasting in South Africa's economy?

    <p>Disseminating information and promoting economic competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the primary sector in terms of food production?

    <p>It provides essential raw materials and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a significant consequence of apartheid's limitations on black people's participation in the tertiary sector?

    <p>Historical exclusion and limited business ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of apartheid policies on the secondary sector?

    <p>Restricted training and job opportunities for black individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of South Africa's energy sector?

    <p>Reliable energy sources for sustained economic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of post-apartheid reforms in the primary sector?

    <p>To address historical inequalities in land ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transport networks in South Africa's economy?

    <p>Enhancing the marketing and distribution of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the secondary sector in terms of job creation?

    <p>It facilitates skill development and job creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contribution of the primary and secondary sectors to South Africa's GDP?

    <p>They contribute significantly to GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key significance of the tertiary sector in developed economies?

    <p>Dominant contributor to GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the focus of laws like the Black Economic Empowerment Act and the Employment Equity Act?

    <p>Dismantling historical barriers to black people's participation in the tertiary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical component of South Africa's infrastructure?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the tertiary sector and economic growth?

    <p>The tertiary sector drives overall economic growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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