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16/9/13
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assessment
POPULATION STRUCTURE
The population structure of a country is how it is made up of
pyramid. This diagram is made up by putting two bar graphs (one for male, one for female) side by side.
From this you can read what percentage of a population is of a
certain gender and age range. In your own words, write a definition for population pyramid
In the example
the base, which means there are a large proportion of young people in the country. It tapers very quickly as you go up into the older age groups, and is narrow at the top. This shows that a very small proportion of people are elderly.
This shape of pyramid is typical of a
developed country. It is narrow at the base, wider in the middle, and stays quite wide until the very top, as there is a sizable percentage of older people. Note that there are more old women than men. Italy and Japan have population structures that are of this shape.
stand for?
This pyramid is typical of a country such as Kenya or Vietnam. Developing Country Wide at the top because there is longer life expectancy. Narrow at the top which shows that there is a small proportion of elderly people. Developed Country
Narrower at the base which means that birth rates are lower. Wide at the base which means there are a large proportion of young people in the country. 4% of the population is female aged 25-29. Wider in the middle which means that people are living longer, less infant mortality. This pyramid is typical of a country such as Italy and Japan.
Wider in the middle which means that people are living longer, less infant mortality.
Wide at the base which means there are a large proportion of young people in the country.
Narrower at the base which means that birth rates are lower.
PROGRESS?
BIRTH RATES
MEDCs have low birth rates because:
It is expensive to look after large families
More women prefer to concentrate on their careers Increasing sexual equality has meant women have more control
advice
BIRTH RATES
LEDCs have high birth rates because: Many parents will have a lot of children in the expectation that some will die because of the high infant mortality rate Large families can help in looking after the farm The children will be able to look after their parents if they become old or sick; there may not be an old age pension scheme There may be a shortage of family planning facilities and advice
The infant mortality rates are higher in LEDCs. The reasons for these higher rates are that developing countries often have:
A shortage of medical services A greater number of children born to mothers Poor nutrition of mothers and babies Less knowledge of health matters Dirty water supplies The chances of surviving to your fifth birthday depends on where in the world you are born.
DEATH RATES
WHY ARE THERE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BIRTH RATES AND DEATH RATES IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES?
LEDCs have high death rates because, in many cases, there are: Dirty, unreliable water supplies Poor housing conditions Poor access to medical services Endemic disease in some countries Diets that are short in calories and/or protein MEDCs have low death rates because, in many cases, there are:
Good housing conditions Safe water supplies More than enough food to eat Advanced medical services which are easy to access Some developed countries have a high death rate as they have an ageing population with many older people.
STARTER: MATCH THE KEY WORDS Match the termsUP to the definitions WITH THE CORRECT DEFINITIONS.
Death rate
the annual number of deaths of infants less than one year old per 1,000 live births. the number of years that an individual is expected to live as determined by statistics. the number of births per 1000 people in a year. is the number of extra people (birth rate minus the death rate). This is usually given as a percentage. the number of deaths per 1000 people in a year.
Natural increase
Life expectancy Infant mortality
Birth rate
Death Rate
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PEE CHAINS
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EVIDENCE
EXPLAIN
PEE CHAINS
LEDCs have high birth rates. This can be seen on the graph as it shows a wide base. The graph of Kenya shows 18% of the population is aged 0-4. This is because in rural areas families choose to have lots of children so that they can help on the farms.
PEE CHAINS
LEDCs have high birth rates. This can be seen on the graph as it shows a wide base. The graph of Kenya shows 18% of the population is aged 0-4. This is because in rural areas families choose to have lots of children so that they can help on the farms.
PEE CHAINS
LEDCs have high birth rates. This can be seen on the graph as it shows a wide base. The graph of Kenya shows 18% of the population is aged 0-4. This is because in rural areas families choose to have lots of children so that they can help on the farms.
PEE CHAINS
LEDCs have high birth rates. This can be seen on the graph as it shows a wide base. The graph of Kenya shows 18% of the population is aged 0-4. This is because in rural areas families choose to have lots of children so that they can help on the farms.
PEE CHAINS
LEDCs have high birth rates. This can be seen on the graph as it shows a wide base. The graph of Kenya shows 18% of the population is aged 0-4. This is because in rural areas families choose to have lots of children so that they can help on the farms.
LEDCs LEDCS have a high/low life expectancy. This can be seen on the graph because it shows a wide/narrow base. The graph of K_ _ _ _ shows _ % of the population is aged 80-84. This is because ....
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MEDCs
MEDCs have a low/high birth rate. The graph shows this because it has a narrower/wider base. The graph of J _ ___ shows _ % of the population is aged 04 years old. This is because ....
expectancy
3. Developed countries have a high birth rate 4. A large number of people in the 40 to 65 age range indicates a
NEXT LESSON
bring it to our next lesson. It will be hard to complete the task otherwise
For the rest of the week we will be comparing
population pyramids and writing a statement of rationale as to why the pyramid looks the way it does.