Economic Geography

Tuna fishing in General Santos is an example of a primary activity. What explains why it is considered part of this sector?

• It involves international trade of finished goods

• It provides high-technology services to consumers

• It requires government regulation and subsidies

• It extracts raw resources directly from nature

Sierra Madre’s forestry activities serve not only as a source of timber but also as protection against typhoons.

• True

• False

Agglomeration economies occur when businesses scatter across different regions to reduce competition.

• True

• False

Which of the following describe features of Commercial Economies?

• Focus on survival and daily subsistence needs

• Large-scale plantations like pineapple in Bukidnon for export

• Use of advanced machinery and hired labor

• Government-regulated production and distribution

• Driven by market demand for trade and profit

Which of the following are examples of Primary Activities in the Philippines?

• Tuna fishing in General Santos

• Gold mining in Benguet

• BPO centers in Cebu

• Limestone quarrying in Bulacan

• Toyota’s Just-in-Time production system

Which of the following BEST demonstrates comparative advantage?

• BPO centers in Cebu providing customer service support

• Unilever distributing global brands in multiple countries

• Banana exports from Mindanao due to favorable climate and soil

• Quarrying limestone in Bulacan for construction

If Toyota applies the Just-in-Time system, what risk might arise if the supply chain is disrupted?

• . Delayed production due to lack of parts

• Overstock of raw materials

• Increased storage costs

• Oversupply of products in the market

The Green Revolution in the Philippines under Marcos emphasized the use of high-yield rice varieties and modern inputs to increase productivity.

• True

• False