What is the primary sector also known as?
Quiz on the Four Sectors of the Economy

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The service sector
The knowledge sector
The manufacturing sector
The extraction or raw materials sector
Answer explanation
The primary sector is also known as the extraction or raw materials sector, which involves the extraction of natural resources from the earth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sector involves making and distributing finished goods or products?
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
Answer explanation
The sector that involves making and distributing finished goods or products is the Secondary sector.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the tertiary sector primarily deal with?
Offering services to consumers and businesses
Extracting raw materials
Manufacturing goods
Research and development
Answer explanation
The tertiary sector primarily deals with offering services to consumers and businesses.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sector is known as the knowledge sector?
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
Answer explanation
The Quaternary sector is known as the knowledge sector, focusing on intellectual activities like research, development, and information technology.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a renewable resource in the primary sector?
Natural gas
Oil extraction
Mining for coal
Fish
Answer explanation
Fish is a renewable resource in the primary sector because they can reproduce and replenish themselves over time, unlike natural gas, oil extraction, and coal mining which are finite resources.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of an industry in the secondary sector?
Tourism
Construction
Retail
Education
Answer explanation
An example of an industry in the secondary sector is Construction, which involves the production of goods through manufacturing or processing raw materials.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sector has grown exponentially due to improved labor productivity and higher disposable income?
Primary sector
Quaternary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Answer explanation
The tertiary sector has grown exponentially due to improved labor productivity and higher disposable income.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the quaternary sector focus on developing?
Raw materials
Retail services
Finished goods
Human capital
Answer explanation
The quaternary sector focuses on developing human capital, which involves the knowledge, skills, and abilities of individuals to drive innovation and growth in the economy.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sector is typically the most dominant in less developed, traditional economies?
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
Answer explanation
In less developed, traditional economies, the primary sector is typically the most dominant, involving agriculture, fishing, mining, and other natural resource-based activities.
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