O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/23 · May/June 2017 · Q28 Marks
Study Fig. 3, which shows population pyramids for Botswana in 2000 and 2010.
- (a)Complete Fig. 3 to show 80000 males in the 0-4 age group, in Botswana, in 2010.[1]
- (b)(i)How many males were aged 10-14 in 2010?[1]
- (b)(ii)Which age group has approximately 40000 females in 2010?[1]
- (c)(i)Using Fig. 3 give evidence for a decreasing birth rate.[1]
- (c)(ii)Suggest two reasons for the change in the 35–39 age group between 2000 and 2010.[2]
- (c)(iii)Compare the data for males and females and (circle) the correct answer. more males live longer than females more females live longer than males males and females have equal life expectancy Give evidence to support your answer.[2]
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- [1] Correct plot on Fig. 3
- [1] 100 000
- [1] 30-34
- [1] Pyramid narrows at base
- [1] Less in 0-4 than 5-9 group in both years
- [1] Less in 5-9 than 10-14 / less in 10-14 than 15-19 in 2010
- [1] Less 0-4 / young dependents in 2010 than 2000
- [1] Increase in death rate / reason for increase in death rate
- [1] Out migration
- [2] More females live longer than males
- [1] More females than males in older groups / above 35 (2010) / above 25 (2000)
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