Economic activites-the types!✨ Flashcards
Why do people work?
Most people work to provide the things they need in life.
What is industry?
Industry is a word for the work people do.
What are economic activities?
Economic activities are the different types of work and industry together.
What does economic mean?
Economic means money and wealth.
What are primary industries?give some examples.
Primary industries employ people to collect or produce natural resources from the land or sea.Farming, fishing, forestry, and mining are some examples.
What are secondary industries?give examples.
Secondary industries employ people to make things, usually made from raw materials or which involve assembling several parts into a finished product. Examples are steel making, house construction, and car assembly
What is another name for secondary industries?
Another name for secondary industries is manufacturing.
What are tertiary industries? give examples.
Tertiary industries provide a service for people, giving help to others. No goods are made. Teachers, nurses, shop assistants, and entertainers are examples.
What is a tertiary industries sometimes called?
A tertiary industry is sometimes called a service industry.
What is employment structure?
Employment structure is the proportion of people working in primary, secondary, and tertiary activities.
Give a basic idea of how the UK’s employment structure has varied throughout history.
Before the 1800’s, there were mostly agricultural jobs in the primary sector(due to agricultural revolution.In the 19th century industries took a rise due to the industrial revolution. From the 20th century to present, primary and secondary jobs have been mechanised, leading to a rise in the tertiary/service industry.
What are quaternary activities?give examples
Quaternary industries provide a high-tech service that carries out research and provides information and advice. Examples are financial advisers, research scientists, and people working in micro-electronics.
