Population Dynamics (Cambridge International IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about the Demographic Transition Model.

Fig. 1.1

(i)

Identify the stage when population is growing most rapidly. .........................................

Using Fig. 1.1 only, compare: the birth rates in Stage 2 and Stage 3 .............................................. ........................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................... the death rates in Stage 1 and Stage 2 ............................................. ............................................................................................................ ..........................................................................................................

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about the birth and death rates of three countries in 2013.

Fig. 1.1

What is meant by South Africa has a death rate of 17.2?

Using Fig. 1.1, identify the following:

– the country with the lowest birth rate; .....................

– the country with the highest rate of natural population growth ......................

Give three reasons why death rates vary from country to country.

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about population and resources.

(i)

How does the balance between population and resources differ between a country which is under-populated and one which is over-populated?

Name a country which is:

under-populated ...................................................

over-populated .....................................................

Give three reasons why the country you named in (ii) is under-populated.

1 ........................................................................................................................................

2 ........................................................................................................................................

3 ........................................................................................................................................

Describe the problems caused by over-population in the country you named in (ii).

Study Fig 1.2, which shows information about the population of China and Nigeria between 1950 and 2100 (estimated).

Compare the populations of China and Nigeria between 1950 and 2100 (estimated). You should refer to years and use statistics in your answer.

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about birth rates and death rates in Mexico (an LEDC) between 1900 and 2060 (estimated).

(i)

What is meant by death rate?

Which of the following statements is true about birth and death rates in Mexico? Tick two answers in the table below:

Calculate the natural population growth rate of Mexico in 2010. You should show your calculations.

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about population change in Norway between January 1 and 30 April 2013.

Fig. 1.1

The total population of Norway on 1 January 2013 was 5051275.

Which of the following describes what happened to the total population by 30 April 2013?

Tick one answer in the table below:

Study Fig. 1.2, which shows information about the population of 10 urban areas in Botswana (an LEDC in Africa) in 1991 and 2011.

Put the following urban areas in rank order according to their population growth between 1991 and 2011.

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Study Figs. 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 , which are photographs taken in an overpopulated country.

Fig.1.3

Fig.1.4

Fig.1.5

Use evidence in each of Figs. 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 to identify different problems caused by overpopulation.

Fig. 1.3 ......................................................................................

Fig. 1.4 ......................................................................................

Fig. 1.5 ......................................................................................

Study Figs. 1.2 and 1.3, which show information about birth rates in Vietnam (an LEDC in South East Asia).

Fig. 1.3

Using Fig. 1.2 only, describe the reduction in the birth rate of Vietnam between 1960 and 2015. Include statistics in your answer.

Study Fig. 1.4, which shows information about the factors influencing population growth.

Fig. 1.4

Explain how each of the following can affect population growth rates:

percentage of women with careers .......................................... government policy .......................................... net migration. ..........................................

Study Fig. 1.3, which is a map showing rural and urban Ifakara.

Fig. 1.3

Using evidence from Fig. 1.3 only, suggest three reasons why death rates are high in Miwangani.

1 ..................................................

2 ..................................................

3 ..................................................

Explain why increased economic growth can lead to changes in population growth rates

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about the Demographic Transition Model.

Fig. 1.1

Using information from Fig. 1.1 only, explain why the rate of population growth changes as a country moves from Stage 1 to Stage 4.

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Explain why birth rates are still high in many LEDCs.

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Study Figs. 1.2 and 1.3, which show information about birth rates in Vietnam (an LEDC in South East Asia).

Fig. 1.3

Suggest how government policies and other factors may have reduced Vietnam’s birth rate.

Explain why the governments of some MEDCs are now concerned that birth rates are too low in their countries.

Study Fig 1.2, which shows information about the population of China and Nigeria between 1950 and 2100 (estimated).

Explain why birth rates are high in LEDCs such as Nigeria.

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about birth rates and death rates in Mexico (an LEDC) between 1900 and 2060 (estimated).

Suggest reasons to explain why the natural population growth rate in Mexico is likely to decrease between 2015 and 2050.

Study Figs. 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 , which are photographs taken in an overpopulated country.

Fig.1.3

Fig.1.4

Fig.1.5

Overpopulation occurs when the population is greater than the resources can support. Explain why this may occur in a country.

Study Fig. 1.2, which shows information about the population of 10 urban areas in Botswana (an LEDC in Africa) in 1991 and 2011.

Describe the problems caused by rapid population growth in urban areas in LEDCs.

Study Fig. 1.4, which shows information about the factors influencing population growth.

Fig. 1.4

Explain why improvements in health care can lead to changes in population growth rates.

Some parts of Tanzania are over-populated. Describe the problems faced by people living in areas which are over-populated.

Study Figure 1.2, an extract from an interview about China’s One Child Policy.

Using Figure 1.2, identify three challenges created by China’s One-Child Policy.

Explain why some countries may choose to introduce an anti-natalist policy.

For a named country, explain the causes of a high rate of natural population growth.

For a named country you have studied, explain why the population is increasing

For a named country you have studied, describe the problems caused by overpopulation

For a named country you have studied, describe the problems caused by under population

For a named country you have studied, describe the problems which have been caused by a low rate of population growth or population decline.

Name of Country:……………………..

For a named country you have studied, describe and explain the impacts caused by under-population.

Named country…………………..

For a named country you have studied, describe the problems caused by over-population.

Name of country..................................

For an example of a country you have studied, explain why natural population growth rates are high.

Name of country .....................

For a named country you have studied, describe a policy which is used to influence natural population growth rates.

Name of country ........................................

For a named country you have studied, explain why its natural population growth is high.

Name of country .................................................................

For a named country you have studied, describe a government policy used to influence population growth.

Country ........................................................................................

For a named country you have studied, describe the problems which have been caused by a rapid growth in its population.

Country ..........................................

For a named country you have studied, describe the causes and consequences of under-population.

Name of country .................................

Describe the problems caused by a large dependent population in a named country you have studied.

Name of country ..................................