Classify economic activities into primary, secondary, and tertiary. Suggest strategies for LICs to develop industry, and analyze country statistics.

Here are the solutions to the questions:

a) i) Classify the following economic activities into primary, Secondary and tertiary activities: Rubber tapping, tourism, iron ore extraction, sewing, baking of bread, selling in school canteen, cocoa cultivation, shoe production.

• Primary Activities:
  • Rubber tapping
  • Iron ore extraction
  • Cocoa cultivation
• Secondary Activities:
  • Sewing
  • Baking of bread
  • Shoe production
• Tertiary Activities:
  • Tourism
  • Selling in school canteen

a) ii) Suggest two strategies that LICs may put in place to emerge in the domain of industry.

1. Invest in infrastructure development: Building and improving essential infrastructure such as reliable electricity, transportation networks (roads, ports), and communication systems to support industrial growth.
2. Develop human capital: Investing in education, vocational training, and skill development programs to create a skilled workforce capable of operating and innovating within industrial sectors.
3. Attract foreign direct investment (FDI): Offering incentives, creating a stable regulatory environment, and ensuring political stability to encourage foreign companies to invest in and establish industries.

b) i) Study the table below showing statistics for a country in 2010 and answer the question that follows

• Total population: 2,200,000
• Surface Area: 56,000 km²
• Births: 600,000
• Deaths: 400,000
• Immigration: 200,000
• Emigration: 150,000

Calculate the following:

• Natural Increase

  $$\text{Natural Increase} = \text{Births} - \text{Deaths}$$ $$\text{Natural Increase} = 600,000 - 400,000$$ $$\text{Natural Increase} = \boxed{200,000}$$

• Net migration

  $$\text{Net migration} = \text{Immigration} - \text{Emigration}$$ $$\text{Net migration} = 200,000 - 150,000$$ $$\text{Net migration} = \boxed{50,000}$$

b) ii) Differentiate between rural and urban settlement
Rural settlements are characterized by low population density, a predominance of primary economic activities like agriculture, and a close-knit community structure. In contrast, urban settlements have high population density, diverse secondary and tertiary economic activities (industry, services), and extensive infrastructure and public services.

c) Briefly explain any two of the following:
I will explain "Advantages of Internet" and "Problems faced by road transport".

• i) Advantages of Internet The internet provides vast access to information for education, research, and news, enabling individuals to learn and stay informed globally. It also facilitates instant communication through email, messaging, and video calls, connecting people across distances for personal and professional purposes.

• iv) Problems faced by road transport Road transport often faces traffic congestion, especially in urban areas, leading to delays, increased fuel consumption, and higher pollution levels. Another significant problem is the high incidence of road accidents, which result in fatalities, injuries, and economic losses due to vehicle damage and healthcare costs.

d) Define multipurpose River Development Project and give two examples.
A multipurpose River Development Project is a large-scale initiative involving the construction of dams and associated infrastructure on a river system to achieve several objectives simultaneously. These objectives typically include hydroelectric power generation, irrigation for agriculture, flood control, water supply for domestic and industrial use, and sometimes navigation and recreation.

Examples:

1. Aswan High Dam (Nile River, Egypt)
2. Three Gorges Dam (Yangtze River, China)