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12 marksPopulation and Resources

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 3(d)

Write an essay to explain why the carrying capacity of an area seldom remains static, including THREE reasons in your response.

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  1. 3(a)(i)State an appropriate label for EACH of the lines, P and Q, shown in the figure.[2 marks]
  2. 3(a)(ii)Compare the trends shown by the two lines in (a)(i).[4 marks]
  3. 3(b)Outline FOUR factors that may contribute to a declining population in rural areas.[8 marks]
  4. 3(c)Explain the meaning of the statement: 'Most modern settlements, even those in rural areas, are multi-functional.'[4 marks]

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