Primary sector
Primary sector
The Primary sector of the economy, also known as the extractive industry, involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources. This sector is often divided into three broad areas: agriculture, mining, and fishing.
Pronunciation
- /ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈsek.tər/
Etymology
The term "Primary sector" comes from the Latin word 'primus', meaning 'first', and the Latin word 'sector', meaning 'a section or part'. This is because the primary sector is often considered the first stage in the economic process.
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Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of plants and rearing of animals to produce food, feed, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.
Pronunciation
- /ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər/
Etymology
The word "Agriculture" comes from the Latin words 'ager', meaning 'field', and 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation'.
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Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the Earth, usually from an ore body, lode, vein, seam, reef, or placer deposit.
Pronunciation
- /ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
Etymology
The word "Mining" comes from the Old English 'mynian', meaning 'to dig'.
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Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild but can also be caught from stocked bodies of water.
Pronunciation
- /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/
Etymology
The word "Fishing" comes from the Old English 'fiscian', meaning 'to catch fish'.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Primary sector
- Wikipedia's article - Primary sector
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