SECONDARY ACTIVITIES

SECONDARY ACTIVITIES

WHAT ARE SECONDARY ACTIVITIES?

• These involve manufacturing and construction industries.
• It transforms raw materials into valuable products.
• Eg. conversion of iron ore into steel, making yarn out of cotton, etc.

WHAT ARE SECONDARY ACTIVITIES?

• The secondary sector depends on the primary sector for the raw materials.
• People engaged in secondary activities are called blue-collar workers.

WHAT ARE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES?

• They transform raw materials into finished goods of high value for sale.
• Also refers to the production of goods by machines.

WHAT ARE FEATURES OF MODERN LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURING?

• Specialisation of skills with production of large quantities.
• The industries use advanced machines for the production processes.
• Use of Modern technology with research and development.
• Organisational Structure and Stratification of labour.

WHERE ARE THESE INDUSTRIES LOCATED?

• Located where the production costs are minimum with maximum profits.

WHAT FACTORS OF INFLUENCING?

• Access to market
• Availability of  raw materials
• Labour supply
• Presence of energy sources
• Transportation and communication facilities
• Assistance of Government policies
• Links between industries

WHAT IS THE CLASSIFICATION OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES?

• On the basis of Size:

a) Household or Cottage Industries

b) Small Scale Industries

c) Large Scale Industries

• On the basis of Raw materials/Inputs

a) Agro-based Industries

b) Mineral-based Industries

c) Forest-based Industries

d) Animal-based Industries

• On the basis of Products/Outputs:

a) Basic Industries

b) Non-Basic industries/Consumer Goods Industries

• On the basis of Ownership

a) Public Sector Industries

b) Private Sector Industries

c) Joint Sector Industries

WHAT ARE TRADITIONAL LARGE SCALE INDUSTRIES REGIONS?

• Also called as smokestack industries as they emit huge smoke.
• These are heavy industries, mostly located near coal fields.
• Involved in metal smelting, heavy engineering, textile production etc.
• Have high employment.
• High density of housing with poor services.
• Unhealthy environment.
• Eg. The Ruhr Coal-field, Germany

WHAT ARE HIGH-TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES?

• Also called high-tech,with latest manufacturing activities.
• It involves intense research and development.
• Have white collar workers-highly skilled professionals.
• Uses Robotics, computer-aided design etc.
• Self-sustained and highly specialised.
• For example, Silicon Valley Silicon Forest.