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Social Science Flashcards on Work, created by Natalia Ramos Escalada on 11/02/2019.
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We classify work into three sectors called Primary sector, secondary sector and tertiary sector
The farming of plants is called arable farming
Crops that need extra water to grow are called irrigated crops. ie Tomatoes, potatoes and rice
Some crops only need rainwater to grow dry crops ie Grapes and olives
The farming of animals is called livestock farming.
Animals are kept in enclosed spaces, often indoors. intensive farming
Animals spend a lot of time outdoors, in open spaces. extensive farming
People with jobs in the primary sector obtain or process natural products
People with jobs in the secondary sector transform natural materials into manufactured
. People with jobs in the tertiary sector provide a service.
What does a miner extract? A miner extracts rocks and minerals, such as coal and silver.
How is underground mining carried out ? It's carried out in tunnels below the Earth’s surface.
How is surface mining carried out? It's carried out in large pits on the Earth’s surface.
What does fishing involve? It involves catching fish and other animals from rivers, lakes and oceans.
Where is coastal fishing carried out? It's carried out near the coast.
Where is deep-sea fishing ? It's carried out far away from the coast.
What do workers in the secondary sector do? They transform natural materials into products
Workers in the secondary sector can be... Craft workers or industrial workers.
What do craft workers use to make products? They use their hands or simple tools
Where do industrial workwers work? They work in factories
What do industrial workers use? They use machines to manufacture products
Why is more expensive a craft product? Because it takes longer to make.
What does it mean "products made by craftworkers are unique"? Each object is different
What are mass-produced products? Lots of identical products are manufactured quickly
What do workers do a specific task on an assembly line? They repeat the task over and over.
What do workers in the tertiary sector provide? They provide a service
Can you name jobs involved in health care? Doctor Dentist Nurse..
Can you name jobs involved in education? Teacher
Can you name jobs involved in tourism? waiter/waitress hotel manager travel agencies workers tour guides
Can you name jobs involved in transport? Lorry drivers Taxi drivers Pilots Bus drivers
Can you name jobs involved in retail? Butcher Shop assistant Baker... Hairdresser Salesperson
Can you name jobs involved in administration? Secretary
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