O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/23 · May/June 2013 · Q28 Marks

Study Fig. 2, which shows population growth rates for Poland and Germany, two countries in Europe. [Figure 2.0]

(a)Which of the two countries had the largest population growth rate and in which year was this? Country Year[1]
(b)Describe the changes in population growth rate in Poland, between 1970 and 1990. Refer to data in your answer.[4]
(c)(i)State a year when Poland experienced a decrease in total population.[1]
(c)(ii)Poland and Germany are neighbouring countries. Suggest why the population of Poland may have decreased in the year you have chosen in (c)(i).[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2013). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] Poland; 1960; Both for 1 mark
[4] 0% / (slightly) negative in 1970; Sharp increase initially; Steady around 1%; Dips / slightly lower in 1979; Decrease towards end of period / from 1984; Increase from 1989 to 1990
[1] 1970 / 1999 / 2000 / 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2007
[2] Birth rate lower than death rate / death rate higher than birth rate; Outward migration / Emigration to Germany

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