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2 marksDevelopment and Use of Resources

CSEC Social Studies · January 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(ii)

Study of a population pyramid representing the population structure of a developing country.

Give ONE reason why a government needs information from a population pyramid such as the one shown.

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  1. 4(a)(i)Define the term 'Life expectancy'.[1 mark]
  2. 4(a)(ii)Define the term 'Crude death rate'.[1 mark]
  3. 4(b)Outline FOUR factors that contribute to an increase in life expectancy.[4 marks]
  4. 4(c)(i)Write TWO statements about the population structure of the country shown.[4 marks]
  5. 4(d)Suggest to the Ministry of Education ONE strategy it may use to educate young people about healthy lifestyles, and say why you think the strategy will work.[5 marks]

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