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Students should be able to explain the characteristics of population structure in More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) and Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs), including the use of population pyramids.

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Students should be able to explain the characteristics of population structure in More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) and Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs), including the use of population pyramids

  • This point belongs to Population structure, especially Population structure outcomes.
  • You need to be able to students should be able to explain the characteristics of population structure in More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) and Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs), including the use of population pyramids.
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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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