O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q38 Marks

Study Fig. 2, which shows employment structure data for selected countries. [Figure 2] Table 1 shows employment structure data for Sri Lanka. Use this data to plot the position of Sri Lanka on Fig. 2. Table 1 primary industry 40% secondary industry 23% tertiary industry 37%

(a)Table 1 shows employment structure data for Sri Lanka. Use this data to plot the position of Sri Lanka on Fig. 2. Table 1 primary industry 40% secondary industry 23% tertiary industry 37%[2]
(b)Compare the employment structure in Sri Lanka and South Korea.[3]
(c)The proportions employed in primary, secondary and tertiary industry may change as a country's level of development changes. Suggest how employment structure may change with level of development.[3]

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[2] (a) Plot on 40% line for primary / Secondary and tertiary also accurate
[3] (b) Sri Lanka more primary / South Korea less primary / Sri Lanka less secondary / South Korea more secondary / Sri Lanka less tertiary / South Korea more tertiary
[3] (c) Decrease in primary industry / Increase in secondary industry / Increase in tertiary industry / Increase in quaternary industry

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