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Difficulty: MediumPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors of Production

An agribusiness firm in Ondo State cultivates cassava roots, processes them into industrial starch in its factory, and relies on an independent logistics company to haul the finished starch to Lagos ports for export. Which sequence correctly represents the sectors of production involved in these three activities from first to last?

  1. Primary sector, secondary sector, and tertiary sectorAnswer
  2. B
    Primary sector, primary sector, and tertiary sector
  3. C
    Secondary sector, secondary sector, and tertiary sector
  4. D
    Primary sector, secondary sector, and direct production

Answer

The correct sequence of production sectors from first to last is primary sector, secondary sector, and tertiary sector.
The correct sequence is primary, secondary, and tertiary sector because cassava farming harvests natural resources directly (primary), processing cassava into starch alters the form of the raw material through manufacturing (secondary), and transporting goods to market provides a commercial distribution service (tertiary).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the sector for cassava root cultivation.
Cultivating crops extracts raw materials directly from nature, placing it in the primary sector.
Primary production covers extractive industries like agriculture, fishing, forestry, and mining.
2
Identify the sector for factory starch processing.
Transforming raw cassava into industrial starch constitutes manufacturing, placing it in the secondary sector.
Secondary production turns raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods through manufacturing or construction.
3
Identify the sector for commercial haulage and export transport.
Transporting finished goods to ports is a commercial service supporting trade, placing it in the tertiary sector.
Tertiary production comprises commercial services, personal services, and auxiliaries to trade like transportation, warehousing, and banking.

Key Concept

Classification of Production Sectors (Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary) and their Interdependence
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Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors of Production

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