Question

geography test 2
grade 10
sekhukhune east district
activity 8
1.3 study the population pyramid figure 1.3 (a) and 1.3 (b).

1.3.1 identify the type of population pyramid that is illustrated respectively in figure 1.3 (a) and figure 1.3 (b) as a developed or a developing country. (2x2) (4)
1.3.2 which age - groups according to figure 1.3 (a) and figure 1.3 (b) would represent the following economic status in a population pyramid:
a. youth dependents
b. elderly dependents
c. economic active population (3x1) (3)
1.3.3 which population pyramid figure 1.3 (a) or figure 1.3 (b) would represent south africas population? (1x1) (1)
1.3.4 write a paragraph of approximately 8 lines discussing the population characteristics of a developed country. refer to the birth rate, death rate, dependency ratio and education of the population. (4x2) (8)
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Explanation:

1.3.1 In Figure 1.3(a), the population pyramid has a narrow base and a more rectangular - like shape, indicating a developed country with low birth and death rates. In Figure 1.3(b), the pyramid has a wide base and tapers upwards, typical of a developing country with high birth rates and relatively high death rates.
1.3.2 a. Youth dependents are usually the younger age - groups, typically 0 - 14 years old in both pyramids. b. Elderly dependents are the older age - groups, usually 65+ years old in both pyramids. c. The economic active population is generally in the age range of 15 - 64 years old in both pyramids.
1.3.3 South Africa has a developing - like population structure, so Figure 1.3(b) would represent South Africa's population as it has a wide base indicating high birth rates which is characteristic of developing countries.
1.3.4 In a developed country, the birth rate is low as people have access to family planning and choose to have fewer children. The death rate is also low due to advanced medical care. The dependency ratio is relatively balanced as the number of youth and elderly dependents is not overly high compared to the economic active population. Education levels are high, which leads to better - skilled workers and lower birth rates as educated people often delay child - bearing.

Answer:

1.3.1 Figure 1.3(a): Developed country; Figure 1.3(b): Developing country
1.3.2 a. 0 - 14 years old
b. 65+ years old
c. 15 - 64 years old
1.3.3 Figure 1.3(b)
1.3.4 In a developed country, birth rate is low due to family - planning and choice. Death rate is low because of advanced healthcare. Dependency ratio is balanced. Education levels are high, leading to delayed child - bearing.