0460.6.1.04 — The demographic transition model (DTM) and its strengths and limitations.: past paper questions
Real questions on 0460.6.1.04 — the demographic transition model (dtm) and its strengths and limitations.
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- 0460/11 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(i)[1]
What percentage of China’s population in 1960 were 0–14 years old?
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Complete Fig. 1.1, using the following estimates for the population in 2040. 0–14 years old = 15% 15–64 years old = 60% 65 years old and over = 25%
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Describe the changes which occurred in the percentage of people aged 0–14 years in China between 1960 and 2020. Use statistics to support your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2022 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Calculate the total population change of Sydney between 2017 and 2018. You should show your calculations in the box below.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2020 · Q1c[7]
For a country you have studied with a high young or old dependent population, describe the problems caused by this population structure. Circle your choice of young or old dependent population.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2019 · Q6b(i)[3]
Describe the distribution of the states in India where the contribution of manufacturing to GDP is 15% and above.
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What examiners said
Many candidates found it difficult to calculate the total population change. Some candidates used the correct formula but mis-read the figures from the bar graph. Other candidates thought that that the negative change of –30 000 should be added onto the positive change.
— Examiner report, February/March 2022, 0460/12 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
This case study differentiated well. Candidates need to avoid the use of an overall introduction providing context and instead should concentrate on answering the question set. There was no clear preference for choosing young or old dependent populations. The majority of candidates expressed simple ideas, whilst the strongest responses developed their ideas and described the problems in more detai...
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0460/11 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
Many candidates identified the main area of states and better responses also referred to the northern exceptions. Some candidates did not support their ideas by identifying relevant states. Weaker answers merely listed all the states in the category with no reference to the distribution.
— Examiner report, February/March 2019, 0460/12 Q6(b)(i) (Cambridge)
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