1.3 - Niger High Young Dependent Population Flashcards
1
Q
Describe and explain the wide base of the population pyramid of Niger
A
- Wide base suggesting a large precent of young dependent population
2
Q
Describe and explain the concave sides of the population pyramid of Niger
A
- Concave sides meaning the is a gradually decreasing percentage of the working-age as the pyramid develops upwards
- since the young dependent is greater than the complete working-age, the providing population cannot support the youthful
3
Q
Describe and explain the narrow top of the population pyramid of Niger
A
- Narrow but still visible top meaning though there is a small percentage of elderly, due to a low life-expectancy, they still increase the percentage of the dependent population which the working-age cannot support
4
Q
What does the shape of Niger’s population pyramid suggest about the country?
A
- The pyramid-like shape suggest that Niger is an LEDC
4
Q
What is the impact of a hight number of young dependents for a country? (name and explain 3)
A
- a very high birth rate in the future: when they reach the normal child-bearing age
- a depletion in food supplies: as women are too busy giving birth and looking after children to do much on the family farm and there are also more mouths to feed on the family income
- the health service is under pressure, especially the maternity services and those caring for the many children who fall ill in the countries where many diseases are prevalent
- lack of quality education: schools lack sufficient teachers and classrooms so class sizes are very large and schools are under-funded
- when the children grow to working age, unemployment will rise because there will be an insufficient number of jobs for them
5
Q
Why is child labour frequently used in Niger?
A
If child dependents work, they are reducing the burden of the working age group
- they will often give their earnings to their parents
