Pearson IGCSE Business - 1.3.1 Business Classification

Which sector involves extracting raw materials from the earth?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The primary sector involves extracting raw materials from the earth.

Which sector involves converting raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The secondary sector involves converting raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods.

Which sector involves the provision of a wide variety of services?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The tertiary sector involves the provision of a wide variety of services.

Which sector involves the extraction of oil from the ground?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The primary sector involves extracting raw materials from the earth, such as oil.

Which sector involves manufacturing automobiles?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The secondary sector involves converting raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods, such as manufacturing automobiles.

Which sector involves providing education services?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The tertiary sector involves the provision of a wide variety of services, including education services.

Which sector involves the cultivation of crops?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The primary sector involves activities such as the cultivation of crops.

Which sector involves the manufacturing of clothing?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The secondary sector involves converting raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods, such as manufacturing clothing.

Which sector involves the provision of healthcare services?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The tertiary sector involves the provision of a wide variety of services, including healthcare services.

Which sector involves mining for minerals?

• a) Primary sector
• b) Secondary sector
• c) Tertiary sector

Answer explanation

The primary sector involves extracting raw materials from the earth, including mining for minerals.