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Population
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- 1POPULATION PYRAMIDSGive information about a country. They show the population structure by age and sex as well as the relative proportion of the population who are dependent or economically active.
- 2Types of DependentsElderly Dependents (60+)
Young Dependents (0 - 15) - 3Narrow bottom and fat topAging population
- 4Narrow top and Fat baseHigh birth rate and low life expectancy
- 5Downsides of Aging populationLess economically active
Too many dependents
Maternity wards closed
Schools close - 6Increased population of older people meansThere is an increased demand for health and social care
It becomes difficult for government to supply state pensions - 7Reduced number of babies and childrenLess need for schools and teachers
Those who make products for children will suffer
Economically active group will gradually decrease in size - 8High birth rateMore need for schools and teachers
Literacy rates are low due to poor education services
Widespread poverty
Lack of services, housing and jobs - 9Problems with a censusExpensive
Nomads
Illegal immigrants
Low levels of literacy
More than one language (12 in Mexico)
Relief - 10Census' look atAge
Sex
Occupation
Education Qualifications
Birthplace
Ethnic Origin
Information
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- cfe Higher Geography Flashcards on Population, created by kenzieblack98 on 08/05/2015.
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