3. PRIMARY SECTOR
The primary sector covers all work connected with the
extraction of raw materials from the Earth.
-agriculture
-livestock farming
-fishing
-mining
4. SECUNDARY SECTOR
Secundary sector covers all work connected to the conversion of natural
materials into manufactured products and the production of energy.
The main industries in Spain include:
–food
-steel and metallurgy
-petroleum by products and the chemical industry
-transport
5. ENERGY
The main sources of energy used in Spain are non-renowable
petroleum, natural, gas and uranium. Renewable energy sources
are also used in Spain. The main are water the sun and the wind.
6. TERTIARY SECTOR
The tertiary sector (or service sector) covers any type of work that
provides or service. Examples of services include:
-tourism
-healthcare
-education
-transport
7. ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN EUROPE
Europe is one of the most highly developed regions on the planet.
It contains 10% of the world’s population and 30% of its wealth.
-European agriculture is very productive because is highly
mechanized. -European industrial activity focuses on high-
technology products .
–Activities related to commerce and to business and financial
service are very important in Europe, as are tourism and
transport.