Question

Look at the pictures in these figures carefully. We are learning about the classification of occupations. See if you can answer the following questions related to sugar production.

• Classify the occupations from primary to quaternary.
• Which raw material is used in the secondary occupation? 
• Which is the finished product obtained in the secondary occupation?
• Which are the services in tertiary occupations?
• Which picture is related to a quaternary occupation? Can you name that occupation?

Classify the occupations from primary to quaternary.

Answer 1

• Primary to quaternary:
  1. Primary occupation: Growing and harvesting sugarcane in the field.
  2. Secondary occupation: Processing sugarcane in the factory and producing sugar.
  3. Tertiary occupation: Transporting sugarcane, carrying sacks of sugar and selling sugar in the market.
  4. Quaternary occupation: Inspection, supervision and maintenance of machinery in the sugar factory.
• Sugarcane is the raw material used in the secondary occupation.
• The finished product obtained is sugar.
• Tertiary services include transport, carrying, storage, and sale of sugar.

• Picture E is related to a quaternary occupation. It shows inspection, technical supervision and maintenance of machinery in the factory.