Section: Human Geography

17) Compared to more developed countries, less developed countries have a higher percentage of workers in which sector of the economy?

1. primary
2. secondary
3. tertiary
4. all three sectors

The primary sector of the economy is the sector of an economy making direct use of natural resources. This includes agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining. In contrast, the secondary sector produces manufactured goods, and the tertiary sector produces services.  In less developed countries, there are more workers in the primary sector.