Examine the pie chart above showing employment in the Agri-food sector in 2011 - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 14 - 2014
Question 14
Examine the pie chart above showing employment in the Agri-food sector in 2011.
Indicate which three statements below are correct by ticking (✔) the correct box.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Examine the pie chart above showing employment in the Agri-food sector in 2011 - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 14 - 2014
Step 1
1. Fishing accounted for the smallest percentage of employment in the Agri-food sector.
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This statement is correct. The pie chart illustrates that fishing accounted for only 1% of employment in the Agri-food sector, which is indeed the smallest percentage.
Step 2
2. Agriculture and food accounted for 90% of employment in the Agri-food sector.
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This statement is also correct. The chart indicates that agriculture accounts for 55% and food for 35%, which together totals 90%.
Step 3
4. Just over one third were employed in the food sector.
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This statement is correct as well. Since food comprises 35% of employment, this is just over one third.
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