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What are the two types of mines
Underground mines and Quarries
what are the two types of energy source
traditional and renewable
what is the issue with traditional energy sources?
they are not renewable, they are limited
what are the benefits of reneweable energy
they are unlimited and do not pollute
what are the three types of industry
heavy goods, capital goods, consumer goods
what are consumer goods
goods that we buy directly - from the shop
what are capital goods?
goods that are used by companies - like tools
what does the heavy industry do?
transforms raw products in to goods for other industries to use - example steel
what is the secondary sector?
second part of production, raw goods in to materials
why does production need to be sustainable?
because we need to meet current energy needs without compromising resources for future generations
name 3 areas of the secondary sector
mining, energy sources and industries
name two traditional energy sources
goal, oil, gas, nuclear
name the three renewable energy sources
water sun and wind
what is the difference between a quarry and an underground mine
one is open excavation and the other underground for minerals
what do secondary activities do?
transform raw materials in to goods
what is after the secondary sector
tertiary sector
