Sectors of the Economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary,
Quaternary and Quinary
Primary activities
Primary activities are directly dependent on the environment as these refer to utilisation of
earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals. It, thus
includes hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining
and quarrying.
People engaged in primary activities are called red-collar workers due to the outdoor nature
of their work.
Secondary activities
Quaternary and Quinary
Primary activities
Primary activities are directly dependent on the environment as these refer to utilisation of
earth’s resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals. It, thus
includes hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining
and quarrying.
People engaged in primary activities are called red-collar workers due to the outdoor nature
of their work.
Secondary activities
