In contrast to base activities, local economic activities (or secondary activities) serve the local business and households that are recirculating the income derived through the city's economic base. In other words, we can distinguish local economic activities from export activities by thinking about whether or not the activity brings money into the city from outside sources. Which of the following activities is NOT an example of land use for local economic activity?
A) Retail centers
B) Restaurants
C) Automotive services
D) Manufacturing Center

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A manufacturing center is an example of a land use that is likely to be part of a city's economic base, rather than a local economic activity that recirculates income within the city. Manufacturing often involves production that is exported to other regions, rather than being primarily intended for consumption by local residents. Retail centers, restaurants, and automotive services, on the other hand, are all examples of land uses that serve local residents and businesses, and are therefore part of the city's local economic activities.

In Contrast to Base Activities, Local Economic Activities (Or Secondary