Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Question 28

Practice objective / multiple choice question 28 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 28 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

The population of Town A was 150 000 in the year 2010. The natural increase (births minus deaths) rate is 2.5 % per year, while net migration is -0.5 % per year (more people leave than arrive). Assuming the rates remain constant, calculate: a) The estimated population in 2019 (nine years later). b) The percentage increase of the 2019 population relative to 2010. c) The average annual growth rate over the nine‑year period as derived from the 2010 and 2019 figures.

Answer Options

A. a) 174 800 (approx) b) 16.5 % c) 1.8 % per year
Correct Answer B. a) 179 264 (approx) b) 19.5 % c) 2.0 % per year
C. a) 182 300 (approx) b) 21.5 % c) 2.2 % per year
D. a) 176 500 (approx) b) 17.7 % c) 1.9 % per year
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
a) 179 264 (approx) b) 19.5 % c) 2.0 % per year

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Question 28. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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