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1 markPopulation Dynamics and Settlement

CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(i)

Questions based on the population pyramids in Figures 3(a) and 3(b) for a Caribbean country in 2000 and projected for 2025.

Identify which sex will have the LARGER population in the 65 and over age group in 2025.

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  1. 5(a)(ii)State what change is projected between 2000 and 2025 for the TOTAL population of the 15 - 44 age group.[1 mark]
  2. 5(a)(iii)Describe how the TOTAL population for the 0 - 14 age group will change between 2000 and 2025.[1 mark]
  3. 5(a)(iv)Identify which sex had the LARGER population in the under ten age group in 2000.[1 mark]
  4. 5(b)(i)aDefine population density.[1 mark]
  5. 5(b)(i)bDefine population distribution.[1 mark]
  6. 5(b)(ii)State SIX consequences which migration from the Caribbean may have on the region.[6 marks]
  7. 5(c)(i)Explain how the relief of an area may lead to low population densities.[3 marks]
  8. 5(c)(ii)Explain how ANY TWO of the following factors may influence population distribution: Presence of minerals; Manufacturing; Soils.[6 marks]
  9. 5(d)Account for the population growth of any ONE capital city in the Caribbean.[3 marks]

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