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Date November 2016 Marks available 2 Reference code 16N.1.bp.1
Level SL and HL Paper 1 Time zone
Command term State Question number 1 Adapted from N/A

Question

The graph shows the changes in child mortality rates for selected regions of the world since 1990.

State what the child mortality rate measures.

[2]
a.

Describe the trend in child mortality shown on the graph for Europe and Central Asia.

[2]
b.

Suggest two reasons for the trend in child mortality since 1990 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

[4]
c.

Suggest two positive socio-economic impacts of an ageing population.

[4]
d.

Markscheme

The number of children who die before the age of 5 [1] per 1000 live births [1].

[2 marks]

a.

Award [1] for any of the following.

Must have some quantification (other than a date) for the award of full marks.

[2 marks]

b.

(The trend is one of rapid decline from above 175 to about 100.)

Award [1] for each valid reason, and [1] for development and/or exemplification.

For example: Increased urbanization [1] increases access to healthcare for children [1].

Other possibilities include:

[4 marks]

c.

Award [1] for each valid impact (both can be social or economic), and [1] for development and/or exemplification.

For example: A large grey economy [1] creating new jobs and markets [1].

Other possibilities (these may be explicit or implied benefits) include:

[4 marks]

d.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Last exams 2018 » Last exams 2018 - Core » Populations in transition » Population change
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