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Economic Sectors (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography) : Revision Note

Jacque Cartwright

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Reviewed by: Bridgette Barrett

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Economic Sectors

  • An economic activity is the production, purchase or selling of goods and services

  • Economic activities can be grouped into four sectors:

    • Primary - mining, fishing, farming etc.

    • Secondary - factory workers, clothing, steel production etc.

    • Tertiary - nurses, lawyers, teachers, shop assistants, chefs

    • Quaternary - hi-tech scientists, research and development

Worked Example

Identify what is meant by an economic sector

[1 mark]

A.  The chain of production in manufacturing

B.  An economic shift in employment

C.  A classification of types of employment

D.  A classification of employment structures

Solution

  • The correct answer is C [1 mark]. 

  • The alternate answers are incorrect as they are not related to employment sectors, which are the four groups: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary

Examiner Tips and Tricks

Remember, the economic sectors can also be used to group employment types. For example, a farmer is employed in the primary sector, whereas a teacher is employed in the tertiary sector.

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Jacque Cartwright

Author: Jacque Cartwright

Expertise: Geography Content Creator

Jacque graduated from the Open University with a BSc in Environmental Science and Geography before doing her PGCE with the University of St David’s, Swansea. Teaching is her passion and has taught across a wide range of specifications – GCSE/IGCSE and IB but particularly loves teaching the A-level Geography. For the past 5 years Jacque has been teaching online for international schools, and she knows what is needed to get the top scores on those pesky geography exams.

Bridgette Barrett

Reviewer: Bridgette Barrett

Expertise: Geography Lead

After graduating with a degree in Geography, Bridgette completed a PGCE over 25 years ago. She later gained an MA Learning, Technology and Education from the University of Nottingham focussing on online learning. At a time when the study of geography has never been more important, Bridgette is passionate about creating content which supports students in achieving their potential in geography and builds their confidence.

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