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4 marksPopulation Structure

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

Referring to Figure 4 showing the population structure for Japan in 1950 and 2008.

Suggest TWO reasons for the change in the shape of the pyramids between 1950 and 2008.

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  1. 2(a)(i)a)State the term that BEST describes the population structure shown in 1950.[1 mark]
  2. 2(a)(i)b)State the term that BEST describes the population structure shown in 2008.[1 mark]
  3. 2(b)(i)With reference to a named country, describe the policy implemented to deal with its rapidly growing population.[4 marks]
  4. 2(b)(ii)Outline TWO benefits and TWO problems resulting from the described population policy.[4 marks]
  5. 2(c)Discuss THREE causes and THREE consequences of gentrification in more developed countries (MDCs).[16 marks]

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