Question

1. what is the name for activities like fishing and mining?

service industries
manufacturing activities
primary economic activities
secondary economic activities

Explanation:

Identify the nature of the activities

Using the Sectors of Economy and Economic Sectors knowledge points, we classify economic activities based on their relationship to natural resources. Fishing and mining involve the direct extraction and harvesting of raw materials from the Earth.

Evaluate the options

• service industries (tertiary): involve providing services rather than tangible goods.
• manufacturing activities / secondary economic activities: involve processing raw materials into finished goods.
• primary economic activities: involve direct extraction, harvesting, or gathering of natural resources (e.g., agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining).

Answer:

• service industries
• manufacturing activities
• primary economic activities (Correct answer)
• secondary economic activities