Population Dynamics (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about the birth and death rates of three countries in 2013.

Fig. 1.1

(i)

What is meant by South Africa has a death rate of 17.2?

[1]

(ii)

Using Fig. 1.1, identify the following:

– the country with the lowest birth rate; .....................

– the country with the highest rate of natural population growth ......................

[2]

(iii)

Give three reasons why death rates vary from country to country.

[3]

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about population and resources.

(i)

How does the balance between population and resources differ between a country which is under-populated and one which is over-populated?

[1]

(ii)

Name a country which is:

under-populated ...................................................

over-populated .....................................................

[2]

(iii)

Give three reasons why the country you named in (ii) is under-populated.

1 ........................................................................................................................................

2 ........................................................................................................................................

3 ........................................................................................................................................

[3]

(iv)

Describe the problems caused by over-population in the country you named in (ii).

 [4]

Study Fig 1.2, which shows information about the population of China and Nigeria between 1950 and 2100 (estimated).

Compare the populations of China and Nigeria between 1950 and 2100 (estimated). You should refer to years and use statistics in your answer.

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about birth rates and death rates in Mexico (an LEDC) between 1900 and 2060 (estimated).

(i)

What is meant by death rate?

[1]

(ii)

Which of the following statements is true about birth and death rates in Mexico? Tick two answers in the table below:

[2]

(iii)

Calculate the natural population growth rate of Mexico in 2010. You should show your calculations.

[3] 

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about population change in Norway between January 1 and 30 April 2013.

Fig. 1.1

The total population of Norway on 1 January 2013 was 5051275.

Which of the following describes what happened to the total population by 30 April 2013?

Tick one answer in the table below:

Study Fig. 1.2, which shows information about the population of 10 urban areas in Botswana (an LEDC in Africa) in 1991 and 2011.

Put the following urban areas in rank order according to their population growth between 1991 and 2011.

   Kanye    Maun    Mogoditshane    Thamaga    Tonota

Study Figs. 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 , which are photographs taken in an overpopulated country.

Fig.1.3

Fig.1.4

Fig.1.5

Use evidence in each of Figs. 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 to identify different problems caused by overpopulation.

Fig. 1.3 ......................................................................................

Fig. 1.4 ......................................................................................

Fig. 1.5 ......................................................................................

Study Figs. 1.2 and 1.3, which show information about birth rates in Vietnam (an LEDC in South East Asia).

Fig. 1.3

Using Fig. 1.2 only, describe the reduction in the birth rate of Vietnam between 1960 and 2015. Include statistics in your answer.

An under-populated country is one where there are too few people to use all the resources to maximum efficiency. An over-populated country is one where there are too many people to be supported to a good standard by the resources of the country.

(i)

Give evidence from Fig. 2.1 which suggests that Bangladesh is an over-populated country.

[3]

(ii)

Give evidence from Fig. 2.2 which suggests that Australia is an under-populated country.

 [3]

Study Fig. 1.4, which shows information about the factors influencing population growth.

Fig. 1.4

Explain how each of the following can affect population growth rates:

percentage of women with careers ..........................................
government policy ..........................................
net migration. ..........................................

Study Fig. 1.3, which is a map showing rural and urban Ifakara.

Fig. 1.3

Using evidence from Fig. 1.3 only, suggest three reasons why death rates are high in Miwangani.

1 ..................................................

2 ..................................................

3 ..................................................