Q1
What do industries do?
ATransform raw materials into products
BOnly extract raw materials
COnly sell products
DNothing useful
ICSEClass 7 (ICSE)GeographyCh 9 · Topic 2
Practice and Revision - Industries - Need and Classification
Let us practise and revise what we learned about industries - need and classification. Industries transform raw materials into finished prod
Core concept
Industries are needed to convert raw materials into useful products, creating jobs and contributing significantly to a country's economy.
How it works
Industries can be classified as primary (extracting raw materials), secondary (manufacturing), or based on raw material source, like agro-based or mineral-based.
Why it matters
Small-scale industries use less capital and machinery, while large-scale industries require significant investment and produce in bulk.
Key detail
Understanding industrial classification helps us see how different types of production contribute to economic development.
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• Industries transform raw materials into products.
• They create jobs and boost the economy.
• Industries can be primary or secondary.
• They can also be classified by raw material source.
• Agro-based and mineral-based are examples.
• Small-scale industries need less capital.
• Large-scale industries need significant investment.
• Classification helps understand economic development.