The diagrams show birth rate (BR) and death rate (DR) in three countries, X, Y and Z, in two years, 1 and 2. There was no migration. BR and DR year X BR DR year Y BR DR year Z BR DR BR and DR BR and DR Where was there a rise in population in year 1 and a fall in population in year 2?

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2021

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Other things being equal, what will cause a population both to increase and to age?

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MCQ

2023

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The chart shows the population pyramid for a country. 81–90 71–80 61–70 51–60 41–50 31–40 21–30 11–20 0–10 age group female male population / millions What is most likely to cause the population pyramid to be shaped in this way?

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2024

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A rise in which factor would cause an increase in the population growth rate of a country?

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2024

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In a country the birth rate increased but the population decreased. What could have happened to other factors to cause this?

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2006

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Which situation must produce an ageing population?

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2006

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What might explain the high population growth in some developing countries?

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MCQ

2007

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Which combination is most likely to be found in a developing country compared with a more developed country?

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2008

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Which factor is most likely to reduce the average age of a population in a developed country?

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2009

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The Chinese Government is concerned about two population problems – overpopulation and a gender imbalance, with males outnumbering females. In 2007 it reduced the number of babies that foreigners are allowed to adopt; almost all of the babies are girls. What effect might this have on the size of China’s population and gender imbalance in the short run?

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2009

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