Tertiary Sector Intro | Tertiary Sector: Trade | The Active Population & The Primary Sector | The Secondary Sector & The Tertiary Sector |
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What is the Tertiary Sector
Also known as the service industry; combines all the activities involved in delivering services
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What is Market
The place where trade, sale, and purchase occur; can be physical or abstract.
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What is The Active Population
Includes all those older than 16 who are employed or seeking employment; falls among young people due to extended periods they spend in education.
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What are Raw Materials
Substances found in their natural state; changed by chemical processes in order to produce secondary substances.
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What are skilled services
Predominantly found in developed countries; require a high degree of professional training
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What is Pre-Industrial Trade
Trade was limited by low levels of manufacturing and the population's limited purchasing power.
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What is Unemployment
Worsens during periods of crisis, including coronavirus; higher among young people and people with fewer education qualifications
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What are Dynamic Sectors
Sectors that undergo rapid growth; include food, chemical, vehicle, and high-tech sectors
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What are Transport Systems
The means by which transport is undertaken or carried out; could be land, sea, or air.
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What is Domestic Trade
Occurs within a country's borders and includes wholesale and retail trade.
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What is Regional Specialization
Specialization and adaptation based on a region's characteristics and geography; Europe is divided into 3 of these reasons.
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What are Ports
Where industries linked to marine activities have been set up; includes shipyards or fishing-related activities
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What is Tourism
Temporary movement of people from one place to another, usually for leisure or fun. There are 4 main types.
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What are Shopping Centers
Usually combine a superstore with a variety of different shops, cinemas, and restaurants. Could also be called a "mall"
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What is Continental Climate Region
Specializes in silviculture, cereal crops, and plants for industrial use; central and southern regions of Europe
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What are Europe's main tourist destinations
France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom
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What is Sustainable Tourism
Combines economic development with the maintenance of natural and cultural resources.
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What is Foreign Trade or International Trade
Focuses on the balance of imports and exports, both of which are recorded in the balance of trade.
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What is Common Fisheries Policy
A policy adopted by the European Union that seeks to maintain varied and quality fish supply; combines competitiveness with protection.
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What is the EU Customs Union
Facilitates free movement of goods and merchandise as well as services within the EU; includes common tariffs for products
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