O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/21 · May/June 2010 · Q48 Marks
Study Fig. 7, which shows the main urban areas in Zambia, an LEDC in Africa. [Figure 7]
- (a)Describe the location of the main urban areas shown on Fig. 7.[3]
- (b)(i)Study Fig. 8, a population pyramid for urban area X in Zambia. [Figure 8] What percentage of this urban population are females aged 15–19?[1]
- (b)(ii)Suggest reasons for the high number of males aged 20-29.[2]
- (b)(iii)Birth rates in urban areas in LEDC's are usually lower than in rural areas. Suggest reasons for this.[2]
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- [3] Central
- North of the central area
- Along railways
- Along roads
- Along river
- Mining area
- Tourist area
- [1] 2-2.2 (%)
- [2] Migrants for work
- Less commitments so more mobile
- (Money to support) families elsewhere
- [2] Lack of females
- Males have families back home
- Females come to work not raise families/have children later
- Contraception more easily available in urban area
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