Irish Population Figures.
Study the above table which shows Ireland’s population between 1971 and 2006 and answer the following questions:
a) What was the total po... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Irish Population Figures - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 10 - 2009
Step 1
What was the total population in Ireland in 1981?
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The total population in Ireland in 1981 was 3,443,000.
Step 2
How many females were there in Ireland in 1996?
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In 1996, there were 1,800,000 females in Ireland.
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Which year had the lowest total population?
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The year with the lowest total population was 1971.
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How many males were there in Ireland in 2006?
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In 2006, there were 2,118,000 males in Ireland.
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What is the difference between the total population in 1971 and the total population in 2006?
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The difference between the total population in 1971 (2,978,000) and the total population in 2006 (4,239,000) is 1,261,000.
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