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WAEC Economics 2001 Question 9

Question 9

Population

In a country with ageing population, the total population

  1. A.comprises young school leavers only
  2. B.comprises mainly women
  3. C.is increasing at a low rate
  4. D.has reached the optimum level.
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Answer: C (is increasing at a low rate)

Explanation

An ageing population has a low birth rate, so few young people are added and the population grows slowly.