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Explain the Primary,Secondary,Tertiary activities ?
Primary activities include the extraction of raw materials from the earth's surface. The main primary activities are hunting, food gathering, pastoralism, fishing, forestry, mining and agriculture.

Secondary activities include the processing of raw materials and converting them into finished goods of higher value. The main secondary activities are industries, such as making of steel from iron are and weaving cloth.

Tertiary activities include all types of services which support the primary and secondary activities. The main tertiary activities are transport, trade, education, banking insurance and advertising.


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