20 marks‘Current levels of world population growth heading towards a total of 8 billion, along with the impacts of climate change, justify a Malthusian viewpoint.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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1 markWhich of the following population data would be appropriate to present as a dot map?
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The number of refugees moving from Syria to Greece
The percentage of residents who live below the poverty line in each region of England
The distribution of people of Afro-Caribbean origin across London
The birth rate of each country in Europe
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1 markWhich of the following statements is true of the concept of the first Demographic Dividend?
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It occurs in stage 5 of the demographic transition model as death rates exceed birth rates. This results in a smaller workforce that has to support an ageing population which drains resources.
It occurs in stage 2 of the demographic transition model when birth rates are very high and death rates fall, meaning that more money is invested into healthcare.
It occurs in stage 3 of the demographic transition model as the dependency ratio falls and there is more income per person.
It occurs in stage 4 of the demographic transition model when the workforce begins to decline and there are more elderly dependents who need greater levels of healthcare.
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9 marksAssess the extent to which population change in one country you have studied fits the demographic transition model.
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