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Population structure answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Population structure. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management.

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Paper 1 structured question: Population structure

Paper 1Theory4 marks

Diagram Description

Population Pyramids of an MEDC and an LEDC

Two population pyramids are shown side by side. The MEDC pyramid has a narrow base and a wider top, while the LEDC pyramid has a wide base and a narrow top.

Age GroupMEDC Population (%)LEDC Population (%)
0-141540
15-646555
65+205
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    Explain Explain the differences in the population structure between the MEDC and the LEDC shown in the pyramids.

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