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O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q28 Marks

Study Fig. 3, which shows a population pyramid for each continent in 2010. [Figure 3.0]

  1. (a)(i)Name a continent which has a smaller percentage of people in the 0–4 age group than in the 5-9 age group.[1]
  2. (a)(ii)Which continent has the greatest difference in percentage between males and females in the 75-79 age group?[1]
  3. (b)(i)Using Fig. 3, identify the continent which is likely to have the highest birth rate. Explain your answer with evidence from Fig. 3.[2]
  4. (b)(ii)Using Fig. 3, identify which pyramid shows the longest life expectancy. Explain your answer with evidence from Fig. 3.[2]
  5. (c)Describe the population structure for those aged less than 30 in Asia.[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2016). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] (a) (i) South America/North America
  2. [1] (ii) Europe
  3. [2] (b) (i) Africa / Wider at base/highest % in 0–4 age group
  4. [2] (ii) Europe / Wider at top/highest % in age groups of 60+
  5. [2] (c) Nearly 10%/most in 15–19 age group / 0-4 has more than 5-9 / Increases from 5-9 to 15-19 / Decreases from 15-19 to 25-29 / Males > females

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Topic
Population and settlement, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 2.

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