Types of Production - Key Points

Overview

• The article discusses the three main types of production, also known as sectors of industry, which are primary, secondary, and tertiary.

Types of Production

Primary Production

• Involves extraction of raw materials or natural resources from the land.
• Examples:
  • Farming
  • Mining
  • Fishing
  • Oil production

Secondary Production

• Involves manufacturing or processing raw materials into new products.
• Examples:
  • Car manufacturing
  • Food production
  • Building companies

Tertiary Production

• Involves providing services rather than goods.
• Examples:
  • Hairdressing
  • Banking
  • Supermarkets
  • Cinemas

Economic Shifts in the UK

• Initial focus on primary production (e.g., farming, fishing, mining) until the mid-18th century.
• Industrial Revolution: Shift to secondary production (manufacturing) from late 1700s to mid-1800s.
  • Key industries: textiles, iron, steel.
  • Urban migration for factory jobs.
• Late 20th century: Shift to tertiary sector economy (services).
  • Driven by technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands.

Factors Contributing to Economic Shifts

Industrial Revolution

• Invention of machinery increased manufacturing efficiency.
• Reduced need for agricultural labor.
• Migration from rural to urban areas for factory jobs.

Globalization and Resource Discovery

• Access to new materials and global trade expansion.
• Discovery of resources like coal in Britain.

Technological Advancements

• Recent technology (e.g., computers, automation) transformed the job market.
• Decline in manufacturing jobs, rise in service sector opportunities.
  • Examples: web design, software development.

Self-Test Section

• Encourages checking understanding of dominant economic sectors before the Industrial Revolution.