Social studies Flashcards
How are economic activities classified?
Ans: Economic activities are classified into three sectors :
Primary Sector: Involves the extraction of natural resources, like farming, fishing, and mining.
Secondary Sector: Involves manufacturing and processing activities, such as factories and industries.
Tertiary Sector: Involves services like transportation and healthcare.
- What is the primary sector?
Ans: The primary sector involves activities related to the extraction and use of natural resources, such as farming, fishing, and mining. It focuses on providing raw materials directly from nature.
Give an example of interdependence between primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.
Primary Sector: Farmers grow wheat (raw material).
Secondary Sector: Wheat is processed in factories to produce flour and is then baked into bread.
Tertiary Sector: Transport services deliver bread to grocery stores, where it is sold to consumers.
What is economy ?
Economy is a system for producing , distributing and consuming goods and services.
What is monetary value ?
Monetary value is the value of commodities and services in currency (money).