Types Of Industries Quiz – Can You Name Them All?

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    In Mexico, corn is a major crop. Farming it is considered which type of industry?

    • Agricutlural/extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale/retail
    • Service
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Ever wondered how raw materials become finished products—or who’s behind the services we use every day? Understanding the different types of industries helps explain how economies work, from farming and factories to tech and tourism. This Types of Industries Quiz – Definitions & Examples (6.10A) breaks it all down. You’ll define primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industries—and match each with real-world examples. Perfect for 6th-grade students reviewing for TEKS 6.10A or anyone wanting to grasp the basics of economic sectors.

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    In Africa, diamonds are mined in some areas. Removing the diamonds from the land is which level of industry?

    • Agricutlural/extraction

    • Manufacturing

    • Wholesale/retail

    • Service

    Correct Answer
    A. Agricutlural/extraction
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "agricultural/extraction" because mining diamonds involves extracting them from the land, which is a primary activity in the agricultural/extraction sector. This sector involves activities that directly extract or harvest natural resources from the earth, such as mining, fishing, and forestry.

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    In Brazil, coffee growing is which type of industry?

    • Agricultural industries

    • Manufacturing industries

    • Service industries

    • Wholesale industries

    Correct Answer
    A. Agricultural industries
    Explanation
    Coffee growing in Brazil is classified as an agricultural industry because it involves the cultivation and production of coffee beans. Brazil is one of the largest coffee producers in the world, and the coffee industry plays a significant role in the country's economy. The process of growing coffee involves planting, cultivating, harvesting, and processing coffee beans, which are then exported or used for domestic consumption. This industry relies heavily on agricultural practices, such as land cultivation, irrigation, and crop management, making it a clear example of an agricultural industry.

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    In China, processing computer chips is a common factory job. Which type of industry is this?

    • Agricutlural/extraction

    • Manufacturing

    • Wholesale/retail

    • Service

    Correct Answer
    A. Manufacturing
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "manufacturing" because processing computer chips involves the production and assembly of electronic components, which falls under the manufacturing industry. This type of industry involves the conversion of raw materials or components into finished goods through various processes and technologies.

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    Use the photograph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. This Iranian man is creating a Persian carpet, and this is an example of – - ProProfs

    Use the photograph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. This Iranian man is creating a Persian carpet, and this is an example of –

    • Agricultural industries

    • Manufacturing industries

    • Retail industries

    • Service industries

    Correct Answer
    A. Manufacturing industries
    Explanation
    This Iranian man is creating a Persian carpet, which requires the process of manufacturing. Manufacturing industries involve the production of goods through various processes, such as assembling, fabricating, or transforming raw materials into finished products. In this case, the man is engaged in the production of a Persian carpet, which involves weaving and crafting the carpet using various materials and techniques. Therefore, this activity falls under the category of manufacturing industries.

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