Economic activity and energy：练习题

Which economic sector involves the extraction of raw materials directly from the earth, such as mining, fishing, and forestry?

Which of the following describes a balanced energy mix for a country seeking to improve its energy security?

A key environmental disadvantage of relying heavily on non-renewable energy sources such as shale gas, compared to solar or wind power, is the increased risk of:

Which of the following is classified as a non-renewable energy resource?

In modern, high-tech manufacturing (secondary industry), which location factor has become increasingly important compared to traditional heavy industry?

What is the primary difference between a renewable and a non-renewable energy source?

State one advantage and one disadvantage of informal employment for residents of a megacity.

Explain how globalisation, particularly through the use of Transnational Corporations (TNCs), has influenced the growth of the secondary sector in emerging countries.

(a) State the name of the economic model that describes how the employment structure of a country changes as it develops over time. (1)

(b) Identify two reasons why the number of people employed in the secondary sector often declines in developed countries. (2)

Compare and contrast the environmental advantages and disadvantages of using solar power versus using coal power to meet national energy demands.