population pyramids

Question 1

how to describe a population
population pyramid with low life expectancy but high birth rate

Answer 1

Describe the population pyramid for Malawi (4 marks)
* 1 mark: Wide base indicating high birth rate
* 1 mark: Narrow top indicating low life expectancy/high death rate
* 1 mark: Concave shape overall
* 1 mark: Youthful population/larger younger age groups

Question 2

how to describe a population pyramid with not such a big base and it only starts to narrow at age 70

Answer 2

Describe the population pyramid for the UK (4 marks)
* 1 mark: Narrower base indicating lower birth rate
* 1 mark: Wider top showing higher life expectancy
* 1 mark: More even distribution across age groups
* 1 mark: Ageing population/bulge in middle age groups

Question 3

explain 2 reasons why population pyramids vary

Answer 3

Explain two reasons why the population pyramids vary (4 marks)
(2 x 2 marks)

• 1 mark for identifying a reason (e.g., healthcare, education, economy)
• 1 mark for developing the point with explanation (e.g., “UK has better
  healthcare so people live longer”)

1 mark a larger population