The UK’s Changing Economy (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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Which activities are part of the primary sector?
Which activities are part of the primary sector?
Farming, fishing, forestry, and mining
When did the quaternary sector emerge in the UK?
When did the quaternary sector emerge in the UK?
Late 20th century
What percentage of UK workers were in farming and mining in 1800?
What percentage of UK workers were in farming and mining in 1800?
Approximately 70%
By 1900, what percentage of the workforce was in manufacturing?
By 1900, what percentage of the workforce was in manufacturing?
Around 40-45%
What percentage of workers were in the tertiary sector by 2015?
What percentage of workers were in the tertiary sector by 2015?
Approximately 55%
What percentage of employment was the primary sector by 2015?
What percentage of employment was the primary sector by 2015?
Just 5%
What defines a post-industrial economy?
What defines a post-industrial economy?
Majority employed in services not goods
Which factor contributed to UK deindustrialization?
Which factor contributed to UK deindustrialization?
Cheaper production costs overseas
Which UK region had the highest unemployment in 2014?
Which UK region had the highest unemployment in 2014?
North-east England at approximately 10%
Which region had the lowest unemployment in 2014?
Which region had the lowest unemployment in 2014?
South-east England at approximately 5%