Economic Sectors and Industries Flashcard

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... is a specific part of a country's economic activity?

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A sector

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Businesses involved in making a particular kind of product or providing a particular service are part of ... . Options: Manufacturing, A sector, An industry, Agriculture

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An industry

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Which of the three main productive sectors of the economy is also called 'the industrial sector'?

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Secondary sector

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Which of the three main productive sectors of the economy is also called 'the service sector'?

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Tertiary sector

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What is the difference between developed and developing countries in terms of the distribution of the three main productive sectors of the economy?

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Developed countries have a higher percentage of tertiary sector, developing countries have a higher percentage of secondary sector

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Complete the sentence: The manufacturing sector consists of a variety of manufacturing ... . Options: Agriculture, Construction, Industries, Services

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Industries

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Which sector of the economy is primarily concerned with the extraction of natural resources?

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Primary sector

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What is the main focus of the quaternary sector in an economy?

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Research and development

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Describe the relationship between the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.

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They are interconnected and often rely on one another