Types Of Industry And Employment Structure Flashcards
Where are most of the workforce employed in an LEDC?
In primary industry.
What are the four types of industry?
Primary industry.
Secondary industry.
Tertiary industry.
Quaternary industry.
Why do few people work in secondary industry in an LEDC?
Because there’s not enough money to invest in the technology needed for this type of industry
Where is tertiary industry usually located in an LEDC?
In cities where there are banks, hospitals and schools.
Why is there no quaternary industry in LEDCs?
Because there isn’t enough educated or skilled workers, and it can’t afford to invest in the technology needed.
What are NIC’s?
Countries where the employment in secondary industry is increasing
Why do few people work in primary industry in an MEDC?
Because machines replace workers, and it’s cheaper to import primary products from other countries.
Why do most people work in tertiary industry’s in an MEDC?
Because there’s a skilled and educated workforce
