2023 Part A Revision Yr12

How does GRP in China help explain Rostow’s Stages of Growth Model?

• GRP levels in different Chinese regions match various stages of Rostow’s model, with less developed regions in early stages and more developed regions in later stages.

• All regions in China are at the same stage of Rostow’s model regardless of GRP.

• GRP is unrelated to Rostow’s Stages of Growth Model in China.

• Rostow’s model only applies to countries, not regions within a country like China.

Which of the following is a challenge Japan faces with its population, as shown in the graphs?

• An aging population leading to a shrinking workforce

• A rapidly increasing birth rate

• A significant influx of young immigrants

• A high rate of urbanization causing overpopulation

Which of the following is a challenge Japan faces with its natural population change?

• an increasing aged dependency ratio

• A rapidly increasing birth rate

• A significant influx of young immigrants

• A high rate of urbanization causing overpopulation

which of the following is true

• Chinas age dependency ratio has doubled

• Indias age dependency ratio has doubled

• Australias age dependency ratio has nearly doubled

Which country has experienced the most rapid growth in old dependency from 2020 to 2075?

• Japan

• Italy

• China

• India

What is the main reason for the projected trend in Italy's population?

• Italy's population is aging, leading to a projected decline in population.

• Italy is expected to have a significant increase in birth rates.

• Italy's economy is projected to grow rapidly, increasing immigration.

• Italy will experience a major technological boom, attracting more residents.

The graph shows a projected increase in Italy's old age dependency ratio. What is a likely reason for this?

• Italy is experiencing a significant increase in immigration of young people.

• Italy's government is increasing the retirement age, reducing the number of elderly dependents.

• Italy has a low birth rate and an aging population, leading to a higher proportion of elderly people

A geographical challenge for Japan from the projected old-age dependency trend is:

• More pressure on urban infrastructure from aging population

• Higher risk of volcanic eruptions in cities

• Farming expanding into mountains

• More typhoons affecting elderly areas

Describe the trends in the origin of asylum seekers from 2014 to 2018 using the graph. Suggest a reason for the trend in one country and identify an impact for that country.

• From 2014 to 2018, the number of asylum seekers from Syria increased due to conflict, leading to population displacement.

• From 2014 to 2018, the number of asylum seekers from Germany increased due to economic growth, leading to more job opportunities.

• From 2014 to 2018, the number of asylum seekers from Canada decreased due to stricter immigration laws, leading to fewer arrivals.

• From 2014 to 2018, the number of asylum seekers from Australia remained constant due to stable political conditions, leading to no significant changes.

From 2014 to 2018, which country had a large increase in asylum seekers, and what was a possible reason?

• Syria, due to ongoing civil war

• Germany, due to economic opportunities

• France, due to political stability

• Canada, due to climate change