Flashcards on Economic Sectors and Industries
Economic Sectors and Industries Explained for Students
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Economic Sectors and Industries
11 cards
Card 1
Question: What does the secondary sector focus on?
Answer: Manufacturing and processing raw materials into tangible products, including production, construction, and processing industries.
Card 2
Question: What types of goods does the secondary sector produce?
Answer: Semi-finished or finished goods for consumption.
Card 3
Question: Give three examples of secondary sector workplaces.
Answer: Factories, carpentry, construction.
Card 4
Question: What kinds of skills are common in secondary sector work?
Answer: Semi-skilled workers trained through apprenticeships; work requires some skill, training, and independent judgment.
Card 5
Question: Name four occupations typically found in the secondary sector.
Answer: Carpenters, plumbers, electricians, boilermakers.
Card 6
Question: What does the tertiary sector provide?
Answer: Services to individuals, businesses, and the community (the service sector).
Card 7
Question: What kinds of services are included in the tertiary sector?
Answer: Public services (e.g., hospitals, government services) and private services (e.g., retailers, tourism) aimed at making a profit.
Card 8
Question: Give examples of tertiary sector roles or workplaces.
Answer: Construction, hospitals, retail shops, teachers, lawyers, doctors.
Card 9
Question: What skills are required in the tertiary sector?
Answer: Skilled workers, including entrepreneurs; work requires training, skill, and independent judgment.
Card 10
Question: How is an industry defined?
Answer: A group of businesses that produce similar goods or services.