Population Change (AQA A Level Geography): Exam Questions

Figure 10 shows the changing population structure of Iran.

Figure 10

Analyse the trends illustrated by the population pyramids for Iran shown in Figure 10.

Figure 11 is a map showing countries of origin of asylum seekers in the European Union in 2014.

Figure 11

Assess the factors that might account for the spatial variation shown in Figure 11.

Figures 7a and 7b show population pyramids for Cuba in 1980 and 2010.

Figure 7c shows key vital rates for Cuba for selected years.

Figure 7a – population pyramid for Cuba in 1980

Figure 7b – population pyramid for Cuba in 2010

Figure 7c – key vital rates for Cuba for selected years

Analyse population change shown in Figures 7a, 7b and 7c.

To what extent can economic migrants enable countries to achieve a Demographic Dividend?

Figure 8a shows the number of refugees received by selected European countries from 1 January to 30 June 2015.

Figure 8b shows the rise of anti-immigration parties in selected European countries between 2013 and 2018.

Figure 8c shows placards used at a ‘Refugees welcome here’ march in London held in 2016.

Figure 8a

the number of refugees received by selected European countries from 1 January to 30 June 2015

Figure 8b

the rise of anti-immigration parties in selected European countries between 2013 and 2018

Figure 8c

placards used at a ‘Refugees welcome here’ march in London held in 2016

Using Figures 8a, 8b, 8c and your own knowledge, discuss the political implications of international migration.

Figure 8a shows the population structure for Thailand in 1980, 2010 and 2030 (projected).

Figure 8b shows data about Thailand’s economy and population between 1980 and 2015.

Figure 8a

Figure 8b

Using Figures 8a, 8b and your own knowledge, how far do you agree that Thailand has achieved a demographic dividend?

To what extent has globalisation contributed to patterns of population change in a country or society you have studied?

Figure 7a, shows the predicted effects of a 3° C increase in temperatures on crop yields by 2050.

Figure 7b, shows the percentage of the population by country who were undernourished in 2013.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 7a and Figure 7b.

Using Figure 2 and your own knowledge, explain the demographic effects of China's population policies since 1979.

Figure 2: China Total Fertility Rate (TFR), 1960–2022

Source: World Bank / China National Bureau of Statistics.

To what extent have anti-natalist population policies been successful in reducing population growth?

Figure 7a shows the population structure for Thailand in 1980, 2010 and 2030 (projected).

Figure 7b shows data about Thailand's fertility rate and life expectancy.

Analyse the population changes shown in Figures 7a and 7b.

Figure 7 is in the insert. Figure 7 shows population change in the UK between 2017 and 2018.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 7.

‘The role of international agencies and NGOs in combating disease will increasingly need to focus on the health impacts resulting from global environmental change.’

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Using a case-study of a country/society experiencing population change, assess the relative importance of environmental and socio-economic factors in demographic transition.

Assess the view that international migration brings more benefits than costs to host countries.