Sectors of Industry

Question 1

Describe the Primary Sector

Answer 1

This consists of businesses that are involved in exploiting natural resources. Examples include farming, mining and oil drilling.

Question 2

Describe the Secondary Sector

Answer 2

This consists of businesses that are involved in manufacturing and construction, by taking natural resources and turning them into goods that can be sold later.Examples include electronics manufacturer, car production and house building

Question 3

Describe the Tertiary Sector

Answer 3

This consists of businesses and organisations that are involved in providing services rather than goods. Examples include retail outlets, banks, hotels and hospitals.

Question 4

Quaternary

Answer 4

This consists of businesses providing information and knowledge-based services, such as ICT, Consultancy and R&D.

Question 5

Identify the 4 sectors of industry

Answer 5

Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary