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Difficulty: EasyPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary Occupations

Match each economic activity on the left with its correct occupational sector on the right.

  • Quarrying of limestonePrimary occupation (extractive sector)
  • Refining crude oil into gasolineSecondary occupation (manufacturing sector)
  • Transporting goods from factory to marketTertiary occupation (commercial service sector)

Answer

Quarrying of limestone matches Primary occupation (extractive sector); Refining crude oil into gasoline matches Secondary occupation (manufacturing sector); Transporting goods from factory to market matches Tertiary occupation (commercial service sector).
Quarrying is a primary extractive occupation because natural resources are taken directly from the soil. Oil refining is a secondary manufacturing/processing occupation as it converts raw crude into gasoline. Transportation of goods is a tertiary commercial service aiding the distribution of goods.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the nature of Quarrying of limestone
It extracts raw mineral resources directly from the earth.
Activities involving the direct extraction of natural resources belong to primary occupations.
2
Examine the nature of Refining crude oil into gasoline
It processes raw crude oil into refined gasoline.
Activities involving the transformation or processing of raw materials into usable products belong to secondary occupations.
3
Examine the nature of Transporting goods from factory to market
It provides a commercial service facilitating trade and distribution.
Auxiliary services aiding commerce and distribution belong to tertiary commercial occupations.

Key Concept

Classification of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Occupations
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Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Occupations

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