7.2 Economic Sectors & Patterns Quiz

Which of the following activities is an example of a primary economic activity?

• Software development
• Mining
• Retail marketing
• Investment banking

What distinguishes secondary economic activities from primary economic activities?

• They involve extraction of raw materials
• They focus on service provision
• They process and manufacture raw materials
• They involve decision-making at the highest levels

Which sector is primarily concerned with the service industry?

• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary
• Quaternary

What is a key characteristic of quaternary economic activities?

• Extraction of natural resources
• Manufacturing of goods
• Knowledge-based activities
• Retail and marketing

Which of the following is an example of a quinary economic activity?

• Fishing
• Factory work
• Congressional decision-making
• Software development

How does the economic structure change as a country becomes more developed?

• Primary sector increases
• Secondary sector declines
• Tertiary sector increases
• Quaternary sector declines

In less developed countries, which economic sector is most prevalent?

• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary
• Quaternary

Which sector includes activities like investment banking and real estate?

• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary
• Quaternary

What is the primary focus of tertiary economic activities?

• Extraction of resources
• Manufacturing
• Service provision
• Research and development

Which economic sector is associated with the highest levels of decision-making?

• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary
• Quinary