Skip to content

Cambridge IGCSE Geography

6.2Population structures change over time

Population structures change over time in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
Subtopic18 practice questions1 lesson

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.2.1Explain how natural increase and net migration influence population structure.
  2. 6.2.2Explain the causes of youthful and ageing populations and evaluate their impacts.
  3. 6.2.3Detailed specific example: population change and a population policy in a named country.

Lessons

  • Population structure and population pyramids

    34 min

    Full access

Join to read every lesson, or see what Full access includes.

Sample question

A sample question on this topic. Answer it, check it, then read the worked answer.

Population structures change over time: sample question

1 mark

A pyramid has a narrow base and a wide top. Which type of population does it show?

Choose one answer

Turn Population structures change over time into a strength.

Practise with instant marking, see your mastery grow and get a study plan built around your exam date.