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O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q28 Marks

Study Fig. 2, which shows percentage of total population living in urban areas and average age of the population. [Figure 2]

  1. (a)(i)Complete Fig. 2 to show that India has an average age of 25 and 28% of its total population living in urban areas.[1]
  2. (a)(ii)What kind of relationship does Fig. 2 indicate between average age and percentage of total population in urban areas? positive negative no relationship Circle the correct answer.[1]
  3. (a)(iii)Which country has all of its population in urban areas?[1]
  4. (a)(iv)The populations of Argentina and Sri Lanka have the same average age. Find another pair of countries with the same average age of population.[1]
  5. (b)(i)Using the data from Fig. 2, draw a horizontal line on Fig. 3 to indicate the average age of the population in Argentina.[1]
  6. (b)(ii)Complete Fig. 3 to show 1 million males in the 50–54 age group.[1]
  7. (b)(iii)Which age group has the greatest population size?[1]
  8. (b)(iv)Is life expectancy greater for males or females? Give evidence from Fig. 3 to support your answer.[1]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] (a) (i) Correct plot on graph
  2. [1] (a) (ii) Positive relationship
  3. [1] (a) (iii) Singapore
  4. [1] (a) (iv) Russia and Singapore; USA and Australia
  5. [1] (b) (i) Horizontal line within 30–34 age group
  6. [1] (b) (ii) Correct completion of Fig. 3
  7. [1] (b) (iii) 10–14
  8. [1] (b) (iv) Females as have greater % in 80+ group (or other appropriate age range)

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Topic
Population and settlement, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 2.

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