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2 marksDevelopment and Use of Resources

CSEC Social Studies · January 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)

A population pyramid showing the age and sex distribution for Jamaica in the year 2005.

What is meant by the term 'dependency ratio'?

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  1. 4(b)Write ONE statement to describe the dependency ratio of Jamaica’s population as shown in the pyramid.[2 marks]
  2. 4(c)Give TWO reasons why information on the dependency ratio is important to the government of a country.[4 marks]
  3. 4(d)(i)Suggest, giving full details, THREE measures that a government can implement to take care of the needs of a youthful population in a country.[6 marks]
  4. 4(d)(ii)Explain fully why EACH of the measures you suggested is likely to be successful.[6 marks]

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