economic sectors Flashcards
1
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what is the primary sector?
A
the extraction of raw materials e.g. farming, fishing, wood-cutting
2
Q
what is the secondary sector?
A
the manufacturing of products e.g. mechanics, factories, oil refining
3
Q
what is the tertiary sector?
A
jobs which provide a service to the public e.g. dentist, teacher, doctor
4
Q
what is the quaternary sector?
A
research and development, information technology e.g. scientist, engineer, computing
