The table below shows the natural growth rate of the population of country N over a period of time.
Use the information contained in the table to answer the following questions.
Year |
Birth Rate per’000 |
Death Rate
per ‘000 |
Natural Growth Rate |
1971 |
45 |
32 |
L |
1972 |
39 |
P |
12.50 |
1973 |
26 |
22 |
Q |
1974 |
R |
22.50 |
4.50 |
1975 |
26.50 |
22.50 |
S |
1976 |
20.50 |
T |
3.00 |
(a) Determine L,P,Q,R,S, and T.
(b) With the use of a bar chart, graphically present the changes in the natural growth rate over the years. (Use of graph sheet is essential)
(c) Outline any three reasons for changes in birth rate.