(c) Using the graphs provided, describe the population characteristics for the two countries shown on the previous page.
Exam Hint
In your answer, make sure to comment on: ● Width of the base – a wide base indicates a higher birth rate. ● Width at higher levels, which indicates the numbers living into old age.
● Any narrowing or widening in the centre. ● The age/sex breakdown of each population – are there more males or females in any particular group?
A B Exam Dictionary
Characteristics of population include things such as population size, age structure, birth rate, numbers living into old age and gender balance.
Population Change
6. Complete the case study on the next page relating to population change in Ireland and any developing country that you have studied. You must provide a description of population under each of the headings given.
Remember!
It is very useful to consider some of the following in your answer: ● Impact of colonialism ● Joining the EU (Ireland) ● Changing role of women ● Role or influence of religion
● Infant mortality rates Exam Hint
Having this information in one place will be extremely helpful exam preparation. You must be able to show how population has changed in Ireland and in a developing country.
194 SKILLS FOR EXAM SUCCESS GEOGRAPHY ● Events such as famine or war
● Periods of economic boom or downturn ● Education