O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/22 · May/June 2018 · Q28 Marks

Study Fig. 2.1, which shows the population of South Africa between 1960 and 2015.

(a)Describe the trend shown on Fig. 2.1. Use data in your answer.[3]
(b)Study Table 2.1, which shows average population statistics for South Africa from 2010 to 2015. Table 2.1 South Africa per 1000 people Birth Rate 21.0 Death Rate 12.5 Net Migration +2.3 Use this information to calculate the overall population growth rate per 1000 people. Show how you worked out your answer.[2]
(c)If birth rate stays the same, how would an increase in cases of HIV/AIDS change the following population indicators in a country. Circle one correct answer in each line. Death Rate Decrease Increase Stay the same Life Expectancy Decrease Increase Stay the same Natural Population Growth Decrease Increase Stay the same[3]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] 2(a) Population increases with time / positive relationship
[1] 2(a) Gradual / steady / constant increase
[1] 2(a) Data of two years with population e.g. 1960 – 17 million and 2015 – 54 million
[1] 2(b) 10.8 (reserve mark)
[1] 2(b) 21.0 – 12.5 + 2.3 / birth rate - death rate + natural increase
[1] 2(b) 8.5 + 2.3
[1] 2(c) Death Rate: Increase
[1] 2(c) Life Expectancy: Decrease
[1] 2(c) Natural Population Growth: Decrease

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