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AQA GCSE · Question 04 · How the economy works
Which of the following would be included in the tertiary sector of an economy?
Which of the following would be included in the tertiary sector of an economy?
Answer options:
A.
A farm
B.
A leisure centre
C.
Construction
D.
Fishing
How to approach this question
Recall the three main sectors of an economy: Primary (extraction of raw materials), Secondary (manufacturing), and Tertiary (services). Categorise each option into one of these sectors.
Full Answer
B.A leisure centre✓ Correct
The correct answer is B. The tertiary sector of the economy is the service industry. A leisure centre provides a service to customers.
Economies are often divided into three sectors of activity: the primary sector (agriculture, mining, fishing), the secondary sector (manufacturing, construction), and the tertiary sector (services). The tertiary sector provides services to the general population and to businesses. Examples include retail, transportation, entertainment, tourism, and banking. A leisure centre falls under the entertainment and recreation category of services.
Common mistakes
Confusing the secondary and tertiary sectors. Construction is a common point of confusion, but it is classified as secondary because it involves making a physical product (a building).
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