Economy activity and energy

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Primary Sector

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The primary sector involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources, such as agriculture, mining, forestry, and fishing.

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Secondary Sector

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The secondary sector involves the manufacturing and processing of raw materials into finished goods and products.

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Tertiary Sector

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The tertiary sector involves the provision of services rather than goods, including retail, entertainment, and financial services.

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Quaternary Sector

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The quaternary sector involves knowledge-based activities, such as research, development, and information technology.

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Clark Fisher Model

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The Clark Fisher Model explains changes in employment structure as countries develop, moving from primary to secondary, tertiary, and quaternary sectors.

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Factors for Secondary Sector Location

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Proximity to resources, transport links, and labour availability matter. Changes include shifts due to globalisation and economic policies.

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Factors for Tertiary Sector Location

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Population density, income levels, and infrastructure influence location. Changes occur with urbanisation and economic development.

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Factors for Quaternary Sector Location

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Access to highly skilled labour, universities, and technology hubs are important for the quaternary sector.

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Quaternary Sector Location

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Crucial. Changes driven by innovation and knowledge economies.

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Reasons for Sector Changes

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Availability of raw materials, globalisation, mechanisation, demographic changes, and government policies affect employment structures.