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

Study Fig. 1 which shows life expectancy at birth for selected countries in 1960 and in 2016

Fig 1

(i)

Using Fig.1, identify the following:

-       the country with the lowest life expectancy in 2016 ……………………………. 

-       the country with the largest increase in life expectancy between 1960 and 2016………………………..   

Fig. 2.1 shows the estimated population growth of the continents between 1960 and 2100. Answer the questions below using Fig. 2.1.

What is the population of Africa expected to be in 2040?

(iii)

(iv)

In which continent did the population grow the most between 1960 and 2000?

In which continent is the population expected to grow the most between 2050 and 2100?

Estimate the world population in 2100. Circle one answer below.

7 billion              9 billion               11 billion              13 billion

[1]

Table 2.1 gives information about the population in five countries.

Table 2.1

(i)

Calculate the birth rate of India.

........................... per thousand

Which one of the five countries has the greatest change per thousand in its population?

[1]

The population of Latvia is decreasing. Using Table 2.1 only, give two reasons why.

Table 2.1 shows the total populations of the world and the Central African Republic.

Table 2.1

Describe the predicted growth rate of the Central African Republic compared with the world.

Fig. 2.1 shows one estimate of the population growth rates of the countries in the world.

(i)

Some countries shown in Fig. 2.1 have growth rates of less than 0 (zero). How does this affect the total population of these countries?

[1]

(ii)

Using Fig. 2.1, describe the distribution of countries with growth rates of less than 0.

Table 2.1 gives information about the population change of two countries in 2018.

Table 2.1

(i)

Calculate the birth rate of Angola.
.................................................... per thousand

Calculate the growth rate of Bolivia. Show your working in the box below.
Answer .................................................................. per thousand

Fig. 2.1 shows one estimate of the population growth rates of the countries in the world.

Using Fig. 2.1, describe the distribution of population growth rates in Africa. Do not use figures 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.