O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q58 Marks

Study Fig. 7, which shows population density in Mexico.

(a)(i)Complete Fig. 7 to show that Guanajuato state has 107 people per square kilometre.[1]
(a)(ii)Describe the distribution of areas with 41 – 100 people per square kilometre.[3]
(b)(i)Complete Fig. 8 to show an overall population growth rate of 1.8% in 1995.[1]
(b)(ii)Describe the change in overall population growth rate between 1960 and 1990.[2]
(b)(iii)What effect did the change in overall population growth rate have on the total population of Mexico? Circle the correct answer. increased rapidly increased slowly stayed the same[1]

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[1] (a)(i) # shading on Fig. 7
[3] (a)(ii) Scattered Mainly in south West / Pacific coast has 4 areas East / Gulf of Mexico coast has 2 areas West / Pacific coast on peninsula Areas adjacent to 101+ areas Area on US border Area on Guatemala border Coastal areas / one area not on coast
[1] (b)(i) Correct completion of graph
[2] (b)(ii) Slight increase to 1965 / 70 Decrease 1970 to 1990 Most rapid decrease is 1975 to 1980
[1] (b)(iii) Increased slowly

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