Question

Which sector of the economy involves activities that directly use natural resources?

1. The primary sector is characterized by activities that directly utilize natural resources.
2. The secondary sector is defined by its direct use of natural resources.
3. The tertiary sector is primarily involved in the direct exploitation of natural resources.

• A. i only
• B. ii only
• C. All
• D. ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

A. i only

SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY 

Primary Sector – Sector involving activities making direct use of natural resources. As agriculture form a major part, it is also called agricultural sector.

Secondary Sector – Activities that manufacture goods making use of the products of primary sector as the raw materials. Also called industrial sector.

Tertiary Sector – Collects and distributes products of primary and secondary sectors. Also called service sector.

Economic growth takes place when primary, secondary and tertiary sectors function as a whole.

• Central Statistical Office (CSO) has classified the economic activities included in each of the sectors as follows: