Geography A-Level
Quaternary sector
What Quaternary sector means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Quaternary sector
The knowledge-based part of the economy, including information technology, research and development, and financial planning.
Topics that use Quaternary sector
- Changes over time in the economic characteristics of places (Eduqas A-Level)
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Using Quaternary sector in the exam
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