Industry refers to economic activities involved in the production of goods, extraction of raw materials, and provision of services. It is a secondary activity that transforms raw materials into more valuable finished products. Some examples of industries are the iron and steel industry, coal mining industry, automobile industry, leather industry, plastic industry, gold mining, diamond mining, hotels, restaurants, theme parks, and salons. Industry involves the processing of raw materials into finished products.

1. P.SOWKARTHIGA, B.Sc (B.Ed), MBA
Class – VIII Geography
GVJ International school, Sattur
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2. Our needs…

3. Where does it comes from??
It comes from INDUSTRIES……….

4. Industry- A secondary activity
Secondary activities or manufacturing change
raw materials into products of more value to people.
Raw materials Processing
Finished product

5. Industry- Definition
Industry refers to an economic activity that is concerned with production of goods extraction of
minerals or the provision of services. Thus we have some examples such as iron and steel industry, coal
mining industry and tourism industry.
Production of
goods
Extraction of
coal
Service provider

6. Some more examples…
o Automobile industry
o Leather industry
o Plastic industry
 Gold mining
 Diamond mining
 Hotels and restaurants
 Theme parks
 Salons and Spa’s
 Hospitals…
Production of Goods
Extraction of minerals
Service industry

7. Time to explore….
• Industry is ____________ activity. (Economic / Non profitable)
• Give one example for production of goods industry.
• Mention a raw material with its processing and its output.
 The world’s first seven-star hotel is Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Hotel. Its sail-shaped
building has become an icon for the city.
 Automobile industry currently employs 19.5 million people directly or indirectly.

8. Recall
Industry is a secondary economic activity which
converts raw materials into products of more value
to people.
Industries concerned with production of goods,
extraction of minerals and provision of services
Ex:- Automobile industry, mining industry and
service industries like schools, hotels etc.,