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Difficulty: MediumPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors of Production

Match each of the following economic activities in the Nigerian timber industry to its correct sector of production.

  • Felling standing timber trees in the Edo forest reservePrimary Sector (Extractive)
  • Converting raw logs into plywood and furniture in a sawmillSecondary Sector (Manufacturing & Processing)
  • Transporting and warehousing finished furniture for commercial distributionTertiary Sector (Commercial Services)
  • Providing private security guarding services for a sawmill manager's residenceTertiary Sector (Direct Services)

Answer

Felling standing timber trees matches with Primary Sector (Extractive); Converting raw logs into plywood and furniture matches with Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Processing); Transporting and warehousing finished furniture matches with Tertiary Sector (Commercial Services); Providing private security guarding services matches with Tertiary Sector (Direct Services).
The primary sector extracts natural resources (felling timber). The secondary sector converts raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods (milling timber into plywood and furniture). The tertiary sector includes commercial services that aid trade (transportation and warehousing of goods) as well as direct services rendered to individuals (private residential security).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary sector activity based on direct natural resource extraction
Felling standing trees directly extracts raw timber from nature, placing it squarely in the primary sector.
Primary production involves tapping natural resources directly without prior processing.
2
Classify the secondary sector processing activity
Converting logs into plywood and finished furniture changes the form of raw wood into manufactured goods.
Secondary production covers manufacturing, processing, and construction that add value to raw materials.
3
Differentiate between commercial and direct services within the tertiary sector
Transport and warehousing assist trade (commercial services), whereas private domestic security serves an individual personally (direct service).
The tertiary sector comprises commercial services (auxiliaries to trade) and direct personal services rendered to final consumers.

Key Concept

Classification of economic activities across Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary (Commercial vs. Direct Services) sectors of production.
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Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors of Production

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