Economic Activity and Energy

Question 1

What are the three main sectors of economic activity?

Answer 1

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

• Primary: Extraction of raw materials (e.g., farming, mining)
• Secondary: Manufacturing and industry (e.g., factory work)
• Tertiary: Services (e.g., education, healthcare)

Question 2

What is quaternary industry?

Answer 2

A sector focused on knowledge and research, including IT and biotechnology.

Question 3

What are the impacts of deindustrialisation in HICs?

Answer 3

Job losses, urban decline, and the need for retraining workers.

Question 4

What is globalisation, and how does it affect economic activity?

Answer 4

Globalisation is the increasing interconnectedness of the world, shifting industries to LICs and NEEs due to cheaper labor and resources.

Question 5

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

Answer 5

Renewable energy is naturally replenished (e.g., solar, wind); non-renewable energy comes from finite resources (e.g., coal, oil).

Question 6

Name one advantage and one disadvantage of renewable energy.

Answer 6

Advantage: Reduces greenhouse gas emissions; Disadvantage: Initial setup costs can be high.

Question 7

What is energy security, and why is it important?

Answer 7

Energy security is the reliable availability of energy at an affordable price, important for economic stability and growth.

Question 8

Name a case study of sustainable energy use.

Answer 8

Germany’s transition to renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power.

Question 9

How do LICs and HICs differ in energy use?

Answer 9

HICs use more energy per capita for industry, transport, and homes; LICs rely more on traditional biomass and have less access to modern energy sources.

Question 10

What is the role of energy efficiency in tackling climate change?

Answer 10

Energy efficiency reduces energy waste, lowers emissions, and saves costs, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The primary sector involves the _______ of raw materials.

Answer 11

extraction

Question 12

True or False: Non-renewable energy sources are unlimited and can be replenished quickly.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Globalisation leads to the shift of industries to _______ and NEEs due to cheaper labor.

Answer 13

LICs

Question 14

What are the two types of energy sources?

Answer 14

Renewable and Non-renewable