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There are some typical questions to focus on: CENSUS The exam paper in 2010 asked about the census so make sure you read over your notes. Here is a sample answer:

POPULATION PYRAMIDS Questions will be either focused on a EMDC or LEDC. Extra info: You should be able to 'describe' a pyramid. You should be able to 'account' for why. Here are some extra notes on reasons why CBR and CDR can be high.

Here is a recent article in the Guardian talking about birth rates:

[] If you are given a pyramid on a country in Africaremember the importance of the Aids epidemic.

Extra notes on HIV aids in Africa:



Must be able to discuss implications for populations that are youthful or aging. There is always a lot in the news about UK aging population. Listen out eg

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Demographic Transition Model In your notes you have a few examples of questions to do with this model. On 2008 the question asked ‘//describe and explain the changes in stage 1,2,3’// in part (a) and in (b) asked you to ‘//describe the problems which a government may face in stage 5’//.

You therefore need to be able to talk about a country so it is best have detailed knowledge on an ELDC and an EMDC. ELDC –China is in your notes and textbook. Some extra notes: Here is a model answer using China:

EMDC- UK/Scotland is in your notes and textbook.

MIGRATION In 2010 the question asked to ‘//describe and suggest reasons’// for migration to theUK. This is a typical question where you should talk about push and pull factors and the barriers to migration. Look over your notes.

It then asked you with ‘//reference to a __migration flow__ you have studied, describe the impact on either the __donor__ or __receiving__ country’.// You should be able to talk about migration of Syrians into UK.

Here is a summary powerpoint: