AP Human Geography Chapter Twelve - Services Seth Adler Seth Adler I. Where Did Services Originate? a. Service ? Any activity that fulfills a human?s want or need for money. (1) In America, ? are in a service. (2) In LDCs, less than ? are in a service. b. Settlement ? A permanent collection of buildings where people live, sleep, and obtain services. A. Three Types of Services a. Contributes 2/3 of the GDP for MDCs, and less than ? in LDCs. (1) Opposite of the primary sector in the industry. b. The three types are consumer services, business services, and public services. 1. Consumer Services a. Consumer Services ? Businesses that provide services to individuals. (1) Retail, education, health, and leisure services.