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1 markPopulation Structure

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

Based on Table 1 showing age groups and population data for Country X.

State what type of country would be indicated by the dependency ratio calculated in (a)(i).

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  1. 2(a)(i)Using the data presented in Table 1, calculate the dependency ratio for the population of Country X.[3 marks]
  2. 2(b)(i)Identify the technique that may be used to depict population distribution on a map.[1 mark]
  3. 2(b)(ii)Describe THREE factors to be considered when preparing a map using the technique in (b)(i).[6 marks]
  4. 2(b)(iii)Name ONE other technique that may be used to depict population distribution.[1 mark]
  5. 2(c)Write an essay to discuss THREE differences between the population structure of a more developed country (MDC) and a less developed country (LDC).[14 marks]
  6. 2(d)Explain how the shape of population pyramids of LDCs or MDCs may change over time.[4 marks]

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