Economy and Occupations — Practice Quiz

Primary sector, Secondary sector, Tertiary sector

The three main economic sectors are primary (agriculture, mining), secondary (manufacturing, construction), and tertiary (services). These three sectors together contribute to a country's GDP.

Iron ore, Bauxite, Gold, Manganese, Diamonds

Eastern Brazil is rich in iron ore, manganese, bauxite, diamonds, copper, nickel, and tungsten. These minerals are found in the highland regions of eastern Brazil.

True

Both India and Brazil have mixed economies where both private and public sectors operate. This is evident from the ownership patterns in various sectors like banking, railways, and telecommunications.

Brazil Current, Falkland Current

The warm Brazil Current and the cold Falkland Current meet off the southeastern coast of Brazil, creating excellent fishing grounds. This mixing of warm and cold waters provides nutrients for marine life.