11 markeasy
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?
Choose your answer
0.7 km
0.9 km
1.1 km
1.3 km
Geography
Economic Sectors (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code:4GE131 questions · 100 marks · ≈ 2 hours
23 markseasy
(a)
Identify what is meant by an economic sector.
Choose your answer
the chain of production in manufacturing
an economic shift in employment
a classification system for types of employment
a classification of employment structures
(b)
Identify the economic sector that includes agriculture as an activity.
Choose your answer
quaternary
tertiary
secondary
primary
1 mark
(c)
Define the term raw material.
33 markseasy
(a)
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.
Choose your answer
pre-industrial phase
industrial phase
development pathway phase
post-industrial phase
1 mark
(b)
Define the term employment structure.
(c)
Identify the economic sector that includes manufacturing as an activity.
Choose your answer
quaternary
tertiary
secondary
primary
42 markseasy
What is meant by the term de-industrialisation?
51 markeasy
(e)
State one example of primary employment.
62 markseasy
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one reason for the choice of economic activity in this location.
71 markeasy
(e)
State one example of secondary employment.
81 markeasy
(a)
Identify which employment sector a school teacher belongs to.
Choose your answer
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
92 markseasy
(c)
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one reason why the activities shown are part of the primary sector.
101 markeasy
(d)
State one reason for a decline in employment in the primary sector in many countries.
111 markeasy
(b)
Identify which employment sector a research scientist would belong to.
Choose your answer
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
123 markseasy
2 marks
(c)
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one reason this is considered a secondary sector industry
1 mark
(d)
State one reason for the growth in tertiary sector employment in many countries.
132 markseasy
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one reason why this might be considered primary sector employment.
141 markeasy
Name one raw material produced in the primary sector.
152 markseasy
Identify one type of employment associated with the primary sector.
Choose your answer
doctor
computer engineer
miner
teacher
1 mark
State one factor that affects the location of primary sector economic activity.
163 markseasy
2 marks
(c)
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one factor that has influenced the location of this factory.
1 mark
(d)
State one economic activity that is part of the primary sector
172 markseasy
(c)
Study Figure 1a.
Suggest one factor that has affected the location of this business park.
181 markeasy
Which of the following is the most important factor affecting the location of a steel manufacturing plant?
Choose your answer
Proximity to tourist attractions
Proximity to raw materials such as iron ore and coal
Proximity to national parks
Proximity to universities
192 markseasy
Explain one factor that affects the location of tertiary sector economic activity.
203 marksmedium
Study Figure 4 which shows the location of motor works
Suggest three reasons why this location was chosen for the Motor Works.
214 marksmedium
Explain two causes of de-industrialisation.
224 marksmedium
(e)
Explain one human and one physical factor that can affect the location of primary sector activities.
234 marksmedium
(f)
Explain two factors that affect the location of quaternary sector employment.
244 marksmedium
Explain how rural-urban migration can lead to the growth of informal employment in megacities.
254 marksmedium
(f)
Explain two factors that affect the location of secondary sector industries
263 marksmedium
(e)
Study Figure 1b.
Suggest one possible reason for changes to secondary sector employment.
278 markshard
(i)
Study Figure 1c below.
Analyse the reasons for changes in primary and quaternary employment.
288 markshard
(h)
Study Figure 1c.
Analyse possible reasons for the differences in employment structure. You must refer to the resource in your answer.
298 markshard
(g)
Study Figure 1c.
Analyse the reasons for the changes in the percentage of people employed in the secondary sector.
308 markshard
(g)
Study Figure 1c.
Analyse the reasons for the differences in the percentage of people employed in the tertiary sector
318 markshard
(g)
Study Figure 1c.
Analyse reasons for changes in the employment sectors shown. Refer to the resource in your answer.
