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Core Theme Patterns and Change

SECTION A
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Populations in transition
The graph shows the predicted population pyramid for a country in 2025.
MALE

FEMALE
80+
7579
7074
6569
6064
5559
5054
4549
4044
3539
3034
2529
2024
1519
1014
59
04

80 000

60 000

40 000

20 000

0
0
Population

20 000

40 000

60 000

80 000

[Source: adapted from U.S. Census Bureau, International Data Base]

(a)

Describe the predicted population structure of this country in 2025.

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(b)

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Distinguish between a population projection and population momentum.

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