Question detail
The movement towards a post‑industrial UK economy is characterised by growth in which sector?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: The changing economic world
Question
- A. Heavy manufacturing
- B. Agriculture
- C. Information technology
- D. Mining
Answer
Information technology
Explanation
A post‑industrial economy emphasises services and high‑tech sectors such as information technology, rather than traditional manufacturing or mining.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding De-industrialisation
Students often confuse de-industrialisation with globalisation, thinking they are the same process.
Clarify that de-industrialisation refers specifically to the decline of traditional industries in the UK, while globalisation involves the increasing interconnectedness of economies worldwide.
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