WAEC Commerce 2015 Question 16

Question 16

Occupation

Which of the following activities is classified under extractive industry?

  1. A.Exploration of minerals
  2. B.Construction of roads
  3. C.Canning of tomato purees
  4. D.Assembling of cars.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Exploration of minerals)

Explanation

Finding and taking out minerals is extractive; the others are construction and manufacturing.