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ZIMSEC O-Level Economics

6.14.1Census, population growth and distribution

Census, population growth and distribution in ZIMSEC O-Level Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.14.1.1Form 1: explain population and the census and discuss why a census is conducted.
  2. 6.14.1.2Form 2: describe the geographical, occupational and demographic distribution of population and explain population growth.
  3. 6.14.1.3Form 3: explain the factors affecting population (birth rates, death rates, migration, government policy).

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  • Population size, growth and distribution

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Census, population growth and distribution: sample question

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Which is the main reason why governments conduct a population census?

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