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4 marksSociological Perspectives of Population

CAPE Sociology Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1 · Question 3(a)

High population growth rates in Less Developed Countries result from both high birth rates and falling death rates, particularly infant mortality.

Give TWO reasons for the decline in the death rate in these countries.

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  1. 3(b)State ONE reason why people in Less Developed Countries may continue to have many children.[2 marks]
  2. 3(c)Outline what Less Developed Countries with high population growth rates can do to keep population growth in check.[2 marks]
  3. 3(d)Apart from high population growth rates, state ONE other factor responsible for hunger or poverty in Less Developed Countries.[2 marks]

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