WG10C DOL

What is the primary purpose of subsistence farming?

• To generate profit

• To support the farmer's family

• To export goods

• To develop urban areas

Where are cottage industries often operated?

• Out of a person's home

• In large factories

• In government facilities

• In urban industrial zones

What is a disadvantage of cottage industries compared to factory-based manufacturers?

• They face significant disadvantages in mass production

• They have higher production costs

• They produce lower quality goods

• They require more land

What type of products do modern cottage industries typically produce?

• Mass-produced, name brand products

• Handcrafted, original products

• Imported electronic goods

• Processed food items

What challenge do cottage industries face as a country becomes more developed?

• Decrease in labor costs

• Increase in available capital

• Difficulty in finding labor due to rising wages

• Reduction in competition

What typically characterizes a commercial industry?

• Small-scale, handmade production

• Widespread production in factories

• Production by individual artisans

• Limited production for local markets

What is one advantage of the method mentioned for producing cars?

• It increased the number of employees needed.

• It allowed cars to be produced more quickly and at a lower cost.

• It made cars more expensive.

• It required more traditional methods.

What type of products are mentioned as examples of cottage industries?

• Electronics and gadgets

• Homemade textiles and jewelry

• Automobiles and machinery

• Processed foods and beverages

What is a key difference between cottage industries and commercial industries?

• Cottage industries use more employees.

• Commercial industries use more traditional methods.

• Cottage industries have fewer employees.

• Commercial industries are based out of homes.

What is the main focus of a commercial industry compared to a cottage industry?

• Producing unique handmade items

• Using the most cost-effective methods

• Employing fewer people

• Operating out of homes