Economic Activity Flashcards
What does primary economic activity involve?
Raw materials- farming/ extractions
What does secondary economic activity involve?
Manufacturing- paper after trees have been cut down/ chef
What is tertiary economic activity?
Involves providing services to other people in the economy
What is quaternary economic activity?
Research and development/ it & software
Which area of the UK has the most primary activity
Rural areas / agriculture in Cumbria & somerset
Employment in services industries makes up how much of all the employment in the UK
80%
Where is the majority of quaternary employment?
Important universities & in the M4 corridor
How can we measure health?
Morbidity - degree of ill-health
Longevity - a longer life expectancy for a given age of person
What can workers in primary emplyment be exposed to?
Carcinogen & asbestos
Where are food desserts associated with?
Low income regions
Which location is the top food desert in the USA
New Orleans
What are key factors affecting life expectancy
Gender, income, occupation, education, access to healthcare, lifestyle choices
