Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Structure and growth

Structure and growth — practice question

Fig. 5.1 presents the Demographic Transition Model as a diagram. The vertical axis is labelled with births and deaths (per 000 per year) and runs from low to high, while the horizontal axis shows stages (1 to 4) over time. The diagram includes birth rate, death rate, and a line marked Z with no label.
(a(i))[1]

Place a suitable label on line Z in Fig. 5.1.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe the changes taking place in Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model shown in Fig. 5.1.

(b(i))[3]

Suggest three reasons why the death rate in Pakistan was high and fluctuated during Stage 1 of the Demographic Transition Model.

(b(ii))[4]

Explain two reasons for a fall in the birth rate in Pakistan during Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model. You should develop your answer.

(c(i))[1]

Define what is meant by the term ‘population density’.

(c(ii))[3]

Study Fig. 5.2, which is a map of Pakistan showing population density. Describe the population density of Pakistan.

(c(iii))[5]

Suggest reasons for the differences in population density in Pakistan as shown in Fig. 5.2.

(d)[6]

Pakistan’s population is predicted to double by 2050 if population growth continues at the current rate. Evaluate whether the government will be able to support the population of Pakistan in the future. Give reasons that support your judgement and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider different points of view in your answer.

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