Economic Activity and Energy

Question 1

What is the primary industry?

Answer 1

The primary industry involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources.

Question 2

Give an example of a primary industry.

Answer 2

Agriculture is an example of a primary industry.

Question 3

What is the secondary industry?

Answer 3

The secondary industry involves the processing and manufacturing of goods.

Question 4

Give an example of a secondary industry.

Answer 4

Automobile manufacturing is an example of a secondary industry.

Question 5

What is the tertiary industry?

Answer 5

The tertiary industry provides services rather than goods.

Question 6

Give an example of a tertiary industry.

Answer 6

Healthcare services are an example of a tertiary industry.

Question 7

What is the quaternary industry?

Answer 7

The quaternary industry involves knowledge-based services, including research and development.

Question 8

True or False: The quaternary industry is focused on manufacturing.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The ______ industry is primarily concerned with extracting raw materials.

Answer 9

primary

Question 10

Which industry includes construction?

Answer 10

The secondary industry includes construction.

Question 11

True or False: Tertiary industries do not produce physical goods.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What type of industry is involved in information technology services?

Answer 12

The quaternary industry is involved in information technology services.

Question 13

List the four types of industries.

Answer 13

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary.

Question 14

Which industry is typically the first stage of economic activity?

Answer 14

The primary industry is typically the first stage of economic activity.

Question 15

What role does the secondary industry play in the economy?

Answer 15

The secondary industry transforms raw materials into finished products.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The ______ industry includes retail and hospitality.

Answer 16

tertiary

Question 17

True or False: Quaternary industries only exist in developed countries.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What type of service does the tertiary industry provide?

Answer 18

The tertiary industry provides services.

Question 19

Give an example of a quaternary industry.

Answer 19

Consulting services are an example of a quaternary industry.

Question 20

Which industry would include fishing?

Answer 20

Fishing falls under the primary industry.

Question 21

What is one characteristic of the quaternary industry?

Answer 21

It focuses on high-level knowledge and specialized services.

Question 22

True or False: The secondary industry can also include agriculture.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the main focus of the primary industry?

Answer 23

The main focus of the primary industry is to extract natural resources.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The ______ industry is crucial for economic development in technology.

Answer 24

quaternary

Question 25

Name a sector that is part of the secondary industry.

Answer 25

Textile manufacturing is part of the secondary industry.

Question 26

True or False: The tertiary industry includes education services.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What is an example of an activity in the primary industry?

Answer 27

Mining is an example of an activity in the primary industry.

Question 28

Which type of industry is responsible for the production of consumer goods?

Answer 28

The secondary industry is responsible for the production of consumer goods.

Question 29

True or False: The primary sector involves the extraction of raw materials.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What are the three main sectors of the economy according to the Clark-Fisher Model?

Answer 30

Primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: As a country develops, the ________ sector typically shrinks in size.

Answer 31

primary

Question 32

Which sector is characterized by manufacturing and industrial activities?

Answer 32

Secondary sector.

Question 33

What is the primary focus of the tertiary sector?

Answer 33

Services.

Question 34

At what stage of economic development is the tertiary sector expected to dominate?

Answer 34

In advanced economies.

Question 35

True or False: The secondary sector is more prevalent in developing countries than in developed countries.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What locational factor is crucial for the establishment of industries?

Answer 36

Proximity to raw materials.

Question 37

Name one locational factor that affects the secondary sector.

Answer 37

Transport infrastructure.

Question 38

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a locational factor? A) Labor availability B) Market access C) Government regulations D) Cultural heritage

Answer 38

D) Cultural heritage

Question 39

What role does technology play in the transition of industries according to the Clark-Fisher Model?

Answer 39

Technology drives efficiency and innovation, influencing the growth of the secondary and tertiary sectors.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: The shift from agriculture to manufacturing is primarily seen in the ________ phase.

Answer 40

industrialization

Question 41

True or False: Urbanization is a common result of industrial growth.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

In what type of economy does the primary sector typically employ the largest percentage of the workforce?

Answer 42

In developing economies.

Question 43

What is meant by 'deindustrialization'?

Answer 43

The process by which industrial activity in a region or economy declines.

Question 44

Which locational factor is particularly important for the tertiary sector?

Answer 44

Access to a large consumer base.

Question 45

Multiple Choice: What is a common characteristic of economies in the tertiary sector? A) High agricultural output B) High service employment C) Low technology use D) Minimal international trade

Answer 45

B) High service employment

Question 46

What factor can lead to the decline of the primary sector in developed countries?

Answer 46

Increased mechanization and technology.

Question 47

Fill in the blank: The Clark-Fisher Model is a representation of economic ________ over time.

Answer 47

transition

Question 48

True or False: The quaternary sector is included in the Clark-Fisher Model.

Answer 48

False

Question 49

What is the significance of government policies on industry location?

Answer 49

Government policies can incentivize or restrict industrial growth and influence locational decisions.

Question 50

What does the term 'service economy' refer to?

Answer 50

An economy where the majority of employment and output comes from the service sector.

Question 51

How does globalization affect local industries?

Answer 51

Globalization can lead to increased competition and the outsourcing of production to countries with lower labor costs.

Question 52

What is one challenge faced by countries transitioning to a service-based economy?

Answer 52

The need for a skilled workforce to meet service demands.