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Unit 3 Flashcards

1
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What does GDP stand for?

A

Gross Domestic Product

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2
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What is the definition of gross domestic product?

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The total value of goods produced and services provided in a country for one year

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3
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What are the four types of industries?

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  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
  • Quaternary
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4
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What is the focus of primary industries?

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Extraction of raw materials from the environment

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5
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Give examples of primary industries.

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  • Mining
  • Farming
  • Fishing
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What do secondary industries focus on?

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Manufacturing things using the products of primary industries

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7
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Provide examples of secondary industries.

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  • Auto assembly plants
  • Construction
  • Utilities
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8
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What do tertiary industries provide?

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Services to others

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9
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Give examples of tertiary industries.

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  • Doctors
  • Lawyers
  • Salespeople
  • Mechanics
  • Truckers
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10
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What is the focus of quaternary industries?

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Information and knowledge-based services often involving advanced technology

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Provide examples of quaternary industries.

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  • Software developers
  • Researchers
  • Statisticians
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12
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What are basic industries?

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Produce goods or services for export outside the local area

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13
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What is an example of a basic industry?

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Mining, agriculture, large scale manufacturing

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14
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What are non-basic industries?

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Serve the local population meeting daily needs

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What is an example of a non-basic industry?

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Grocery stores, schools, local services

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16
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What percentage of Canadians work in tertiary industries?

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Most Canadians

17
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Define sustainability.

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Meeting the needs of current generations without affecting the needs of future generations

18
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What are the three pillars of sustainability?

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  • Environmental
  • Economic
  • Social/Equity
19
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What does the environmental pillar of sustainability focus on?

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Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and responsible use of natural resources

20
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What does the economic pillar of sustainability focus on?

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Economic growth and providing decent jobs with equitable pay

21
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What does the social/equity pillar of sustainability promote?

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Energy independence and human rights

22
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What is a linear economy?

A

Take-Make-Dispose economy that leads to waste and resource depletion

23
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What is a circular economy?

A

An economic model focusing on reuse, recycling, and sustainability

24
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Why is a circular economy considered better for sustainability?

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It reduces environmental impact and promotes better resource management

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