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Economic Activities and Primary Industries

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about economic activities and primary industries. It covers various aspects of primary industries, including agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a primary industry?

  1. Manufacturing

  2. Agriculture

  3. Transportation

  4. Retail


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Primary industries are those that extract or harvest natural resources, such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.

What is the main economic activity in rural areas?

  1. Manufacturing

  2. Agriculture

  3. Services

  4. Mining


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agriculture is the main economic activity in rural areas, as it provides food and other agricultural products for the population.

Which country is the largest producer of wheat in the world?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. United States

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is the largest producer of wheat in the world, accounting for about 18% of the global production.

What is the process of raising livestock for food or other products called?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Animal husbandry

  3. Aquaculture

  4. Forestry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Animal husbandry is the process of raising livestock for food or other products, such as milk, eggs, or wool.

Which of the following is a type of commercial fishing?

  1. Trawling

  2. Aquaculture

  3. Sport fishing

  4. Recreational fishing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trawling is a type of commercial fishing that involves dragging a large net through the water to catch fish.

What is the primary economic activity in forestry?

  1. Harvesting timber

  2. Planting trees

  3. Managing forests

  4. Selling forest products


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary economic activity in forestry is harvesting timber, which is used to produce a variety of products, including lumber, paper, and furniture.

Which of the following is a type of mining?

  1. Surface mining

  2. Underground mining

  3. Open-pit mining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surface mining, underground mining, and open-pit mining are all types of mining.

What is the process of extracting minerals from the earth called?

  1. Mining

  2. Quarrying

  3. Drilling

  4. Exploration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mining is the process of extracting minerals from the earth, typically through digging, drilling, or blasting.

Which of the following is a primary industry that involves the extraction of non-renewable resources?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Forestry

  3. Fishing

  4. Mining


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mining is a primary industry that involves the extraction of non-renewable resources, such as minerals and fossil fuels.

What is the term used to describe the process of raising fish in captivity?

  1. Aquaculture

  2. Mariculture

  3. Pisciculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aquaculture, mariculture, and pisciculture are all terms used to describe the process of raising fish in captivity.

Which of the following is a type of aquaculture that involves raising fish in saltwater?

  1. Aquaculture

  2. Mariculture

  3. Pisciculture

  4. Freshwater aquaculture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mariculture is a type of aquaculture that involves raising fish in saltwater.

What is the term used to describe the process of raising shellfish in captivity?

  1. Aquaculture

  2. Mariculture

  3. Pisciculture

  4. Mollusculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mollusculture is the term used to describe the process of raising shellfish in captivity.

Which of the following is a type of primary industry that involves the extraction of renewable resources?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Forestry

  3. Fishing

  4. Mining


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Forestry is a type of primary industry that involves the extraction of renewable resources, such as timber and other forest products.

What is the term used to describe the process of managing and protecting forests?

  1. Silviculture

  2. Forestry

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silviculture is the term used to describe the process of managing and protecting forests.

Which of the following is a type of primary industry that involves the extraction of minerals from the earth's surface?

  1. Surface mining

  2. Underground mining

  3. Open-pit mining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surface mining is a type of primary industry that involves the extraction of minerals from the earth's surface.

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