Which pair of occupations are examples of tertiary industries?

• A. Construction and Mining
• B. Teaching and Nursing
• C. Farming and Fishing
• D. Banking and Accounting

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is the difference between sectors of the economy, focusing on the tertiary or service sector. Teaching and nursing are classic examples of tertiary industries because they provide services rather than producing tangible goods. Teachers educate people, contributing to knowledge and culture, while nurses care for health and well-being. Both roles deliver intangible value directly to individuals and society, which is the hallmark of the service sector.

In contrast, the other options involve producing or extracting goods. Mining and farming are primary activities that extract or harvest resources, and construction is tied to building and often categorized with the production side of the economy. Banking and accounting are services too, but the pairing of education and health care is a clearer, direct illustration of the tertiary sector’s focus on services that meet people's needs.