Section C, question 6 (cont'd)
Marjorie Henry, Contributor

Before I continue with the discussion on question 6 which I started last week, I would like to go back to the pie chart that was presented in part (a) of the question. There are some general guidelines you must observe when constructing a pie chart. The circle is divided into sectors, each of which is proportional to the value it represents. Please note that:

• The small sectors must be measured and demarcated first. Where there are errors, these will be absorbed into the large sectors.
• The small sectors should be done in the '9 o'clock' section of the circle, starting with the smallest moving anticlockwise.
• The sectors of the circle may be shaded or coloured and suitably labelled.
• Care should be taken in lettering the chart so that it is not necessary to turn the page around in order to read the names.
• Do BLOCK PRINTING, rather than cursive writing, when labelling.
• Where you shade the sectors, you must have a KEY to indicate what each sector represents.
• Add a Title.

I will now go on to part (b) of the question. It has two subsections.

(b)(i) Define and give ONE example of EACH of the following:

a) Primary industry (2 marks)

b) Tertiary industry (2 marks)

(ii) Outline TWO strategies used to encourage visitor arrivals in the tourist industry (other than marketing sea, sand and sun). (4 marks)

In part (i), definitions are required. Remember that these MUST be clear and precise. Note also that you are to give an example of each industry you are asked to define. Failure to do so will result in you losing marks.

Here are two ways to define primary industry:

Those activities that are involved in using natural resources, such as the extraction of minerals from the earth, fishing from the sea, forestry and agriculture from the land. They involve no change in the natural resource, and no processing takes place.

The activities that are related to the exploitation of the natural resources of the earth. These can be either extractive or reproductive. Occupations such as fishing, lumbering and mining, which reap the natural bounties of the earth, are classed as extractive industries. Reproductive industries are activities such as the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.

Please note that in defining primary industry, you are NOT to write anything about PRODUCTS.

Tertiary industry: Those activities that provide services rather than tangible products. They include occupations that aid and serve others. These are also referred to as facilitative industries and include retailing, banking, transportation and tourism industries, as well as professions such as medicine, law and teaching.

Please note that tertiary industry is NOT concerned with the production of goods.

(b) (ii) Strategies used to encourage visitor arrivals in the tourist industry include:

The development of adventure tourism: For example in Jamaica, the dramatic scenery with its mountainous landscape, cliffs, caves and bays is ideal for the development of adventure tourism which includes activities such as biking, hiking, surfing, caving and diving.

The development of ecotourism: This is a specialised form of tourism that uses untouched natural environments (plants, animals, soil and general topography) as an attraction for visitors. The idea is to leave, untouched, the ecology of these areas which are designated as protected areas. The natural state becomes a fascination for tourists who also want to help protect the environment.

Ecotourism often involves the setting up of ecolodges in natural reserves, rainforest areas or isolated beaches where they are built to fit in with the natural environment.

Heritage tourism: This is based upon historical and cultural themes that involve the visiting of sites such as museums, special buildings and traditional rural communities. Heritage tourism also involves major events such as festivals and celebrations that are based on cultural themes.

Another new and increasingly popular type of tourism is community tourism. Many visitors do not wish to stay in large hotels and want to get to know the people of the countries they are visiting.

The discussion on the question continues in the next lesson.

References:Geography for CSEC by Jeanette Ottley et al

Geography for CSEC by Nelson Thornes

Geographic Fundamentals by W. G. Stone et al

Marjorie Henry is an independent contributor. Send questions and comments to kerry-ann.hepburn@gleanerjm.com