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5 marksDemographic Principles and Population Dynamics

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)

Data is provided on world population numbers in 1990 and estimated numbers in 2020 for More Developed and Less Developed Countries.

Calculate the estimated percentage growth in world population attributable to Less Developed Countries between 1990 and 2020.

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  1. 5(b)Explain why this estimated growth in the population of Less Developed Countries should be a cause for concern.[5 marks]
  2. 5(c)Describe ONE environmental impact associated with the trend in world population growth calculated in 5(a).[4 marks]
  3. 5(d)Suggest an approach to mitigate the environmental impact described in 5(c).[6 marks]

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