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What sector comprises economic activities devoted to obtaining resources directly from nature?
Primary Sector
When do we use the term agrarian space?
To refer to land where agrarian activities are undertaken
What is the difference between agriculture and livestock farming?
Agriculture- cultivating the land in order to obtain plants for food, Livestock-rearing animals for human uses
What type of agrarian activity is involved with woodland?
silviculture
In underdeveloped countries, how much of the population works in the agrarian activities?
50%
What is the decomposition of animals and plants buried in a watery environment millions of years ago?
Crude Oil
What is the substance called thats origin is the decomposition of plant remains buried underground for millions years?
Coal
What type of resource is used to heat water, provide heating, & produce electricity?
Geothermal
What is a problem of solar energy?
Irregular (daily & annual) energy supply and the challenge of storing it
List 3 alternative energy sources
Wind, Solar, Biomass, geothermal, wave, nuclear fusion
What are 3 types of tourism?
Waterside, Mountain, Rural
What is the definition of transport?
The activity that moves people & merchandise between 2 or more places
What are the 6 most important tertiary sector activities?
Transport, communications, trade, tourism, health care & education
