Examine the diagram showing the population cycle - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 7 - 2006
Question 7
Examine the diagram showing the population cycle.
A Model of the Population Cycle
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Examine the diagram showing the population cycle - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 7 - 2006
Step 1
At which of the five stages shown is the death rate highest?
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The death rate is highest at Stage 1 (High Stationary), as indicated by the graph where the death rate sharply exceeds the birth rate.
Step 2
At which of the five stages is the total population increasing most rapidly?
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The total population is increasing most rapidly at Stage 3 (Late Expanding), where the birth rate significantly exceeds the death rate, leading to a steep rise in total population.
Step 3
At which of the five stages is there an overall decrease in the total population?
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There is an overall decrease in the total population at Stage 5 (Senile), where the death rate exceeds the birth rate, resulting in a decline.
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