1
1 mark
Study Figure 4, an Ordnance Survey map extract which shows a Motor Works.
What is the straight-line distance between the western (X) and eastern (Y) edges of the Motor Works?
0.7 km
0.9 km
1.1 km
1.3 km
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Economic Sectors (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 4GE1
2 hours28 questions
2a
1 mark
Identify what is meant by an economic sector.
the chain of production in manufacturing
an economic shift in employment
a classification system for types of employment
a classification of employment structures
2b
1 mark
Identify the economic sector that includes agriculture as an activity.
quaternary
tertiary
secondary
primary
2c
1 mark
Define the term raw material.
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3a
1 mark
The Clark Fisher model is used to describe the process of industrialisation. Identify the stage which is characterised by agriculture being the most important sector.
pre-industrial phase
industrial phase
development pathway phase
post-industrial phase
3b
1 mark
Define the term employment structure.
3c
1 mark
Identify the economic sector that includes manufacturing as an activity.
quaternary
tertiary
secondary
primary
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4
2 marks
What is meant by the term de-industrialisation?
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5
1 mark
State one example of primary employment.
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6
1 mark
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one reason for the choice of economic activity in this location.
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7
1 mark
State one example of secondary employment.
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8
1 mark
Identify which employment sector a school teacher belongs to.
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
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9
2 marks
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one reason why the activities shown are part of the primary sector.
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10
1 mark
State one reason for a decline in employment in the primary sector in many countries.
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11
1 mark
Identify which employment sector a research scientist would belong to.
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
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12a
2 marks
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one reason this is considered a secondary sector industry
12b
1 mark
State one reason for the growth in tertiary sector employment in many countries.
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13
2 marks
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one reason why this might be considered primary sector employment.
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14
1 mark
Name one raw material produced in the primary sector.
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15a
1 mark
Identify one type of employment associated with the primary sector.
doctor
computer engineer
miner
teacher
15b
1 mark
State one factor that affects the location of primary sector economic activity.
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16a
2 marks
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one factor that has influenced the location of this factory.
16b
1 mark
State one economic activity that is part of the primary sector
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17
2 marks
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one factor that has affected the location of this business park.
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1
3 marks
Study Figure 4 which shows the location of motor works
Suggest three reasons why this location was chosen for the Motor Works.
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2
4 marks
Explain two causes of de-industrialisation.
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3
4 marks
Explain one human and one physical factor that can affect the location of primary sector activities.
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4
4 marks
Explain two factors that affect the location of quaternary sector employment.
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5
4 marks
Explain two factors that affect the location of secondary sector industries
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6
3 marks
Study Figure 1b.
Suggest one possible reason for changes to secondary sector employment.
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1
8 marks
Study Figure 1c below.
Analyse the reasons for changes in primary and quaternary employment.
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2
8 marks
Study Figure 1c.
Analyse possible reasons for the differences in employment structure. You must refer to the resource in your answer.
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3
8 marks
Study Figure 1c.
Analyse the reasons for the changes in the percentage of people employed in the secondary sector.
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4
8 marks
Study Figure 1c.
Analyse the reasons for the differences in the percentage of people employed in the tertiary sector
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5
8 marks
Study Figure 1c.
Analyse reasons for changes in the employment sectors shown. Refer to the resource in your answer.
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