CSEC Social Studies · 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 4(b)
Define the term 'dependency ratio' of a population.
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- 4(a)Name TWO characteristics of a population other than age and sex.[2 marks]
- 4(c)(i)Using Figure 1, give ONE possible reason for the large population in the age group 25–29.[2 marks]
- 4(c)(ii)Using Figure 1, give ONE possible reason for the size of the population in the age group 75 years and older.[2 marks]
- 4(d)(i)Suggest, giving full details, THREE actions a government may take if the birth rate continues to decline.[6 marks]
- 4(d)(ii)Explain fully why EACH action suggested in (d)(i) is likely to be successful.[6 marks]
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