BIRTH RATES AND DEATH RATES
The diagram shows changes over time in a country’s birth rate and death rate - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 10 - 2009
Question 10
BIRTH RATES AND DEATH RATES
The diagram shows changes over time in a country’s birth rate and death rate. The statements below relate to the diagram.
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The diagram shows changes over time in a country’s birth rate and death rate - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 10 - 2009
Step 1
(i) The death rate fluctuated (went up and down) at first and then fell quite rapidly.
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True. The graph indicates that the death rate experienced fluctuations initially before declining sharply.
Step 2
(ii) The birth rate fell more rapidly than the death rate.
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False. The graph shows that the birth rate decreased at a slower rate compared to the death rate.
Step 3
(iii) This country has a natural increase in population.
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True. Since the birth rate remains higher than the death rate at the end of the observed time period, the country is experiencing a natural increase in population.
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