Figure 12.7.1: Economic Base of U.S. Cities
-________ are enterprises whose customers live in the same community,essentially,consumer services.
A) Basic industries
B) Nonbasic industries
C) Social services
D) Human services
E) Temporary services

Question

Figure 12.7.1: Economic Base of U.S. Cities 
-________ are enterprises whose customers live in the same community,essentially,consumer services.
A) Basic industries 
B) Nonbasic industries 
C) Social services 
D) Human services 
E) Temporary services

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nonbasic industries are enterprises whose customers live in the same community, essentially consumer services. Basic industries, on the other hand, export goods or services outside of the community and bring in money to the local economy. Social services, human services, and temporary services are all specific types of nonbasic industries.