Resources Flashcards
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What are the four sectors of the working industry?
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary sectors.
True or False: The primary sector involves the extraction of natural resources.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ sector is focused on manufacturing and construction.
Secondary
Which sector is primarily concerned with services rather than goods?
Tertiary sector.
Give an example of an industry that falls under the Quaternary sector.
Information technology or education.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the primary sector? A) Agriculture B) Mining C) Retail D) Fishing
C) Retail
What type of activities does the Tertiary sector include?
Services such as retail, healthcare, education, and hospitality.
True or False: The secondary sector includes industries that process raw materials into finished goods.
True
What is the main focus of the Quaternary sector?
Knowledge-based activities involving services such as research, development, and information technology.
Identify one key difference between the primary and secondary sectors.
The primary sector focuses on extraction of natural resources, while the secondary sector focuses on manufacturing and processing those resources.
What is clear cutting in logging?
Clear cutting is a logging method where all trees in a designated area are cut down at once.
True or False: Selective cutting involves removing only certain trees while leaving others standing.
True
Fill in the blank: Shelterwood cutting aims to create a ________ environment for new tree growth.
sheltered
Which logging method is typically associated with the least environmental impact?
Selective cutting
What is a primary disadvantage of clear cutting?
It can lead to habitat destruction and increased soil erosion.
What is the tragedy of the common
A competitive race to collect one resource between industries
What is sustained yield management?
When you are harvesting/collect a specific amount of a resource so that we never run out
Why is it good to buy food local
Because far countries have their food transported by plane which results in much higher CO2 emissions
Why is it good to buy food local
Because far countries have their food transported by plane which results in much higher CO2 emissions
