The world economy and its centres
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Sort the jobs of your family members into the three sectors (at least 5 jobs).
For example: farmer – primary; textile worker – secondary; doctor, teacher, driver – tertiary.
2
Check the “Made in…” labels on 5 items at home, write the countries, and draw a conclusion about the international division of labour.
Different countries make products and exchange them, which is why one home holds goods from many countries.
3
Give 3 examples of the world economy’s “multipolarity”.
The USA, China, the European Union (also Japan, India).
4
In a country of 50 million workers, 5 million work in the primary and 15 million in the secondary sector. How many millions are in the tertiary sector?
30
5
Write 3–4 sentences on one advantage and one risk of globalisation.
Advantage: goods, technology and knowledge flow faster; risk: dependence on powerful firms and states grows and small producers may not withstand competition.