economic structure of south africa

Question 1

what is the primary sector

Answer 1

industries that get raw materials from nature. first stage of production

Question 2

what are the 2 types of primary sector operations

Answer 2

1. genetic operation
2. exploitative operations

Question 3

genetic operations

Answer 3

can return to nature what has been taken from it

Question 4

exploitative operations

Answer 4

cannot return to nature what has been taken from it

Question 5

composition of the primary sector (3)

Answer 5

cultivation of products - agriculture
the exploitation of minerals - mining
collection of products - forestry/fishing

Question 6

economic importance of the primary sector (9)

Answer 6

1. provides food and minerals
2. earn foreign exchange
3. train workers and create job opportunities
4. provision of raw materials for secondary industries
5. contribution to GDP
6. source of capital formation
7. stimulation of research and development
8. sources of state income
9. positive influence on infrastructure

Question 7

secondary sector

Answer 7

change natural resources into a form that is suitable for human use (eg food-processing industries)

Question 8

composition of the secondary sector (3)

Answer 8

manufacturing industries
electricity, gas and water supply
construction

Question 9

economic importance of the secondary sector (6)

Answer 9

1. significant contribution to GDP
2. creates jobs
3. ensures economic independence
4. earns foreign exchange
5. important area for investment
6. ensures strategic importance in Africa.

Question 10

how does the secondary sector ensure strategic importance in Africa

Answer 10

SA has the necessary minerals, technological expertise and infrastructure to play an important role in the development of the rest of Africa

Question 11

Tertiary sector

Answer 11

distributes goods and provides services (eg transport services)

Question 12

composition of tertiary sector (6)

Answer 12

1. commercial services
2. transport services
3. storage services
4. communication services
5. banking and financial services
6. personal services

Question 13

economic importance of the tertiary sector (4)

Answer 13

1. contributes to the GDP
2. creates job opportunities
3. the source of income for the state
4. create a market for consumer goods

Question 14

what is seen as the “backbone” of our economic activity

Answer 14

communication, transport and other infrastructure

Question 15

three main types of infrastructure

Answer 15

communication
transport
energy

Question 16

explain the importance of communication

Answer 16

wireless technology has enabled entrepreneurs in remote and rural parts of the country to set up small businesses.
Knowledge is gained through communication.
This sector makes an important contribution to GDP

Question 17

what is often seen as the 5th factor of production

Answer 17

transport

Question 18

economic importance of transport

Answer 18

-brings the consumer to the manufacturer
-int transport makes valuable contributions to GDP

Question 19

economic importance of energy

Answer 19

• crucial to a functioning modern society
• includes energy for the industry, domestic consumption, transportation and the business world.

Question 20

what does the RDP stand for and what is their aim

Answer 20

reconstruction and development programme. They aim to correct the service provision backlogs.