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4 marksDemographic Principles and Population Dynamics

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 3(c)(ii)

When assessing the relationship between people and their environment, consideration must be given to abiotic and biotic factors.

Explain how fertile soil can affect the distribution and activities of human populations.

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  1. 3(a)Define 'per capita CO2 emissions'.[3 marks]
  2. 3(b)(i)Calculate the total CO2 emissions for BOTH countries using the per capita data.[4 marks]
  3. 3(b)(ii)Based on the results of the calculation in (b)(i), in which of the two countries will the CO2 emissions most likely have a GREATER impact on the environment?[1 mark]
  4. 3(c)(i)Explain how extremes of temperature can affect the distribution and activities of human populations.[4 marks]
  5. 3(d)Discuss TWO reasons why some people believe that poverty tends to encourage population growth.[4 marks]

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