Work

People work Most of the adult population has a job. People get money for the work they do. This money is called a salary. The adult population is made up of the active population and the inactive population. [...]

The primary sector includes all the jobs where people get products from nature. Arable farming Arable farmers use machines, greenhouses and automatic irrigation systems. They can grow a lot of crops thanks to these modern farming techniques. [...]

In the secondary sector people use products obtained in the primary sector to make materials like metals, finished products like cars, or energy like electricity. Mining Miners work in a system of tunnels, called a mine. [...]

Olive tree The olive tree has a wide crown and a thick, short trunk. It grows very slowly and it lives for a long time. The leaves of an olive tree are long and pointed. They are dark green and have smooth edges. [...]

Cows Cows are vertebrates. Their body is covered in fur and they have a large udder, which produces milk. Cows' legs end in two toes. These are covered by a thick nail, called a hoof. [...]

Trade Trade is the activity of buying and selling products. This can take place in shops, markets, supermarkets and shopping centres. There are two types of trade: Domestic trade, when trade takes place inside a country. [...]

People need to work to live. We receive money for the work we do so that we can buy the things we need. Jobs help society to function well. There are many types of jobs. Some people produce food or raw materials, like farmers and fishermen. [...]

Do a survey A survey is a way of collecting information, or data. To do a survey, we use a questionnaire. This is a list of questions that ask for specific information. [...]

People need to work to live. We receive money for the work we do so that we can buy the things we need. Jobs help society to function well. There are many types of jobs. Some people produce food or raw materials, like farmers and fishermen. [...]