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Difficulty: EasyPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary Occupations

Which category of occupation involves obtaining raw materials directly from natural resources, such as through farming, fishing, and mining?

  1. Primary occupationAnswer
  2. B
    Secondary occupation
  3. C
    Commercial occupation
  4. D
    Direct service occupation

Answer

Primary occupation
Primary occupations comprise extractive and natural resource activities where individuals collect or extract raw materials directly from nature, such as through agriculture, fishing, lumbering, and mining.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the activity described in the stem.
Activities such as farming, fishing, and mining involve gathering natural resources directly from the land, water, or earth.
Classifying occupations requires identifying whether the activity extracts raw materials, transforms them, or provides services.
2
Match the identified activity to its appropriate economic sector category.
Extractive and natural resource-gathering activities are categorized under primary occupations.
Primary occupations form the first stage of production by supplying raw materials for other sectors.

Key Concept

Primary Occupations and Extractive Industry
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Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Occupations

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