Question

Which sector of the economy involves activities that manufacture goods using products from the primary sector as raw materials ?

• A. Primary Sector
• B. Secondary Sector
• C. Tertiary Sector
• D. Service Sector

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Secondary Sector

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.