02 Outline one reason for the decline of primary sector employment in developed countries.

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(K): Over time, farming and mining have become highly automated with advanced machinery.
(App): For example, in countries like the UK, tractors and combine harvesters have replaced the need for large numbers of farm workers.
(An): This reduces the demand for manual labor, meaning fewer people are employed in the primary sector, while workers often move into secondary or tertiary sectors where more jobs are available.
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Knowledge (K): Machines can now do the work that many people used to do in farming and mining.

Application (App): For example, in the UK modern tractors and harvesters mean fewer farmers are needed.

Analysis (Bouncer 1): This cuts the number of jobs in rural areas.
Analysis (Bouncer 2): People then move to towns and cities to find other work.
Analysis (Bouncer 3): Over time, more jobs grow in industry and services, while farming jobs fall.
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[KN] Due to industrialization
[APP] For example country like China was a primary sector before it was developed now its is the biggest secondary sector in the world so many workers will become unemployed as their skills will not be needed
[AN] Hence people will not receive income leading to decrease in GDP
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[KN] Due to industrialization.
[APP] Country like China was a primary sector but after development China is the biggest secondary sector in the world and the skills of many people are not needed leading to unemployment.
[AN] Hence the people will have no source of income resulting in decrease in GDP.
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KN: Primary sector jobs have declined in developed countries due to mechanisation.
AP: For example, modern farming uses machines instead of large numbers of workers.
AN: This lowers the need for labour, cuts employment opportunities in farming, and pushes workers towards secondary or tertiary jobs.
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[KN] One big reason for the decline of primary sector employment is mechanisation, as machines now do tasks more efficiency instead of workers.
[APP] For example, farms in developed countries use combine harvesters to replace manual farm labour which can be more useful for farms.
[AN] This reduces the need for large numbers of workers in the primary sector, so people shifts towards other sectors instead for better opportunities.
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(Kn)Primary sector employment has declined in developed countries due to mechanisation and a shift towards other sector.
(App)For example farms now use combine harvesters to harvest crops this allows large areas to be covered quickly with fewer workers which reduces the demand for farm labourers leading many workers to move towards jobs in other industries
(An)As a result the secondary and tertiary sectors expand which increases the overall contribution of manufacturing and services to the economy
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One reason for the decline of primary sector employment in developed countries is mechanisation. Modern machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and mining equipment has replaced the need for large numbers of workers. For example, in farming, machines can now carry out tasks like planting and harvesting much faster than people. As a result, fewer workers are required, leading to a fall in primary sector employment.
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[KN] Because of mechanization.
[APP] For example, in countries like the USA or UK, modern tractors, harvesters, and automated equipment have replaced the need for large numbers of farm workers.
[AN] This reduces the demand for manual labor in agriculture. Workers move into secondary and tertiary sectors where wages and opportunities are higher. As productivity rises with fewer workers, employment in the primary sector naturally declines.


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(KN) One reason for the decline of primary sector employment in developed countries is mechanisation.
(APP)For eg, the use of combine harvesters on farms means crops can be harvested much faster and with fewer workers.
(AN)This reduces the number of farm labourers needed, so primary sector jobs decline and people move in order to find jobs, low standard of living nd rise in unemployment
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(KN) One reason for the decline of primary sector employment in developed countries is mechanisation.
(APP)For eg, the use of combine harvesters on farms means crops can be harvested much faster and with fewer workers.
(AN)This reduces the number of farm labourers needed, so primary sector jobs decline and people move in order to find jobs, low standard of living, nd rise in unemployment
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[KN] Due to businesses adapting to the use of machinery.
[APP]For instance, farmers now use combine harvesters and automated irrigation systems, which reduce the need for manual labour. This cuts wage costs for the business, making production more efficient. At the same time, machinery increases output levels, allowing fewer workers to produce much larger quantities of crops.
[AN] It also improves reliability and reduces human error, which further decreases the need to hire additional workers, reducing the costs of the business and increasing the profit margins.
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[KN] One reason for decline in primary sector employment is because of mechanisation.
[APP] For instance, the farms in countries has started to use advance machinery and developed technology which reduces the amount of labour needed for farming.
[AN] This will result in a fall in peoples income level leading to a fall in living standards.
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[KN] One reason is increased use of machinery in farming and mining.

[APP] For instance, modern tractors and harvesting machines reduce the need for manual farm workers in the UK.

[AN] This lowers employment in the primary sector because machines can complete tasks faster and more cheaply than human labour.
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[KN]: One reason for the decline of primary sector employment in developed countries is mechanisation.
[APP]: For example, many developed countries have started using machinery in farming like for harvesting which helps getting work done faster.
[AN]: Thus, this reduces human labour and increases unemployment in primary sectors leading to no income which lowers the standard of living of people and further leads to poverty.
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