Explain the different types of employment and give at least one example of each. (5 marks)

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Primary employment: Taking raw materials directly from the earth or sea (farmers, forestry workers and miners)

Secondary employment: The processing and manufacturing of the primary products (steel workers, ship builders and furniture workers)

Tertiary employment: Providing a service for the public (education, health, transport)
Quaternary employment: Providing information and expertise (computer worker, microchip manufacturer)