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Mining and agriculture are two industries comprising the: a) secondary sector b) processing sector c) primary sector d) tertiary sector
Primary Sector
TRUE or FALSE: The service industry is part of the Tertiary Sector.
True
Which sector is also referred to as the extractive sector?
Primary sector
Why can we say South Africa is self-sufficient?
South Africa has sufficient natural resources to survive without inputs from other countries.
What is the predominant type of skill required in the Primary sector
Unskilled labour
Explain how, by starting and running a bakery, one is playing a positive role in the economy.
creates employment / provides a product for consumption / pay tax on profits
List one rule that a bakery should follow to ensure that they do not waste resources.
e.g. switch off lights / use exact measurements for ingredients / etc.
What is e-commerce?
The trade in goods and services via electronic media such as the internet.
TRUE or FALSE: The other sectors would not struggle to operate if the did not have access to certain services provided by the Tertiary Sector.
False
Which one of the following skills are not required in the Tertiary sector? a) Teamwork b) Computer literacy c) Physical strength d) People skills
Physical strength
Give three examples of Tertiary Sector Businesses
Bank, Medical Services, Retailers, etc.
Name 3 inputs that the Tertiary Sector provide for the Primary Sector.
Banking, Transport, Insurance
From which sectors does the Secondary Sector get inputs?
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
Name two large industries in the Secondary Sector of South Africa.
Automative Industry, Chemical Industry, Metal Industry, Products from Agriculture, Clothing and Textiles
What is the chain of production of butter.
Primary - Milk from cow. Secondary - Making and packaging of butter with all necessary inputs. Tertiary - Selling of butter to the consumer.
TRUE or FALSE: The Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors are unrelated.
False
