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9 EMS - Economic Sectors

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This image represents which economic sector?

a)

Tertiary Sector

b)

Secondary Sector

c)

Primary Sector

d)

Quaternary Sector

2.

This is NOT part of the primary sector of the economy.

a)

Mining

b)

Forestry

c)

Retail

d)

Fishing

3.

People who work in primary sector...

a)

get raw materials from nature

b)

elaborate products

c)

provide services

4.

Economic sectors are divided in primary, secondary and tertiary

a)

False

b)

True

5.

Primary sector activities are...

a)

mining, fishing, forestry, tourism and farming.

b)

mining, fishing, media and comunication, farming.

c)

mining, fishing, forestry and farming.

d)

mining, fishing, forestry and transport.

6.

What primary sector activity provides us with milk, eggs and apples?

a)

Forestry

b)

Mining

c)

Fishing

d)

Farming

7.

A resource that cannot be used again is called..

a)

Renewable

b)

Infinite

c)

Non Renewable

d)

Finite

8.

True or False: Fishing is an example of a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Using resources in a way that ensures they will be there for future generations is called?

a)

Stewardship

b)

Interdependence

c)

Sustainability

d)

Over Exploitation

10.

True or False: Economic Activities are jobs people do to earn a living.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Identify the sector in the picture.

a)

Primary Sector

b)

Tertiary Sector

c)

Secondary Sector

d)

Quaternary Sector

12.

This image represents which economic sector?

a)

Primary Sector

b)

Quinary Sector

c)

Secondary Sector

d)

Tertiary Sector

13.

True or False: The primary sector serves as the first stage in the production process.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

True or False: The output from the primary sector is used as input in the secondary sector.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False: The more growth there is in the primary sector, the more growth there will be in the tertiary sector.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

True or False: The natural resources in the primary sector assist with the development of tourism in the tertiary sector.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

True or False: Businesses in the primary sector are often referred to as extractors.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

True or False: A lot of physical work is done in the primary sector.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

True or False: Quotas are a way to control overfishing.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

One of the most important industries in South Africa's secondary sector is...

a)

Citrus farmers

b)

Motor manufacturing

c)

Food retailers like Pick n Pay

d)

Clothing retailers like Sport Scene and Cotton On

21.

Select all the correct answers: Activities in the secondary sector include...

a)

Building houses, roads and bridges

b)

Production of electricity

c)

Food, car and clothing manufacturers

d)

Wholesalers like Makro

22.

The secondary sector has a responsiblity towards protecting resources. They are big producers of which types of pollution?

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Noise

23.

Which sector is one of the most important source of job creation? Particularly for those who are knowledgable in operating machinery.

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

24.

Which sector contributes most to the South African economy?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

25.

Which sector requires people to be knowledgable in creative thinking, problem solving, computer literacy and teamwork.

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary