8.6 Economic Activities Quiz

What are the three main types of economic activities?

• Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

• Primary, Secondary, Quaternary

• Primary, Tertiary, Quaternary

• Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary

Which type of industry involves collecting or producing natural resources from the land or sea?

• Primary industries

• Secondary industries

• Tertiary industries

• Quaternary industries

What is another name for secondary industries?

• Manufacturing

• Service

• Agriculture

• Information Technology

Which type of industry provides a service for people and does not produce goods?

• Tertiary industries

• Primary industries

• Secondary industries

• Quaternary industries

What type of industry involves high-tech services that carry out research and provide information and advice?

• Quaternary industries

• Primary industries

• Secondary industries

• Tertiary industries

According to the employment structure graph, which type of economic activity had the highest proportion of workers in 1810?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary industry job?

• Teacher

• Farmer

• Steel maker

• Research scientist

What significant change occurred in the employment structure during the 19th century?

• Increase in factory work

• Decrease in factory work

• Increase in agricultural work

• Decrease in service work

Which sector of the economy is primarily involved in the transformation of raw materials into finished goods?

• Primary sector

• Secondary sector

• Tertiary sector

• Quaternary sector

Which economic sector has seen significant growth due to advancements in technology and information systems?

• Primary sector

• Secondary sector

• Tertiary sector

• Quaternary sector