11 mark
Which age structure diagram is representative of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition?
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Age Structure Diagrams (College Board AP® Environmental Science): Exam Questions
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21 mark
Which age structure diagram is representative of a country experiencing rapid growth?
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31 mark
Based on the age structure diagram, which of the following statements best describes the population of Country X?
Country X has low birth rates and a declining population.
Country X has advanced sewage treatment and a low infant mortality rate
Country X has a large cohort of the population in the pre-reproductive age group and high total fertility rates.
Country X has a declining birth rate, low death rates and improving economic conditions.
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41 mark
Which of the following best explains the concept of population momentum?
A population continues to grow despite a decline in birth rates due to a large proportion of young individuals reaching reproductive age.
A population immediately stops growing once birth rates decrease.
A population only grows when birth rates exceed death rates.
A population remains stable when immigration and emigration rates are equal.
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51 mark
Which of the following can be inferred from an age structure diagram?
The absolute number of individuals in each age group within a country.
The total fertility rate of the population.
The number of births and deaths that will occur in the next decade.
The future population growth trends.
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