Geography · 2002 · May · Paper 1 · HLSL · Markscheme

MARKSCHEME May 2002 GEOGRAPHY Higher Level and Standard Level Paper 1 10 pages M02/320/HS(1)M INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE BACCALAURÉAT INTERNATIONAL BACHILLERATO INTERNACIONALc Notes on individual questions [1 mark] [2 marks] Question 1: The three population pyramids below show changes in the Japanese population from 1950 through to 1988 and projected to the year 2040. This question addresses the theme of population dynamics with specific reference to population change and population structure. By ranging also over immigration and the effect of a changing dependency ra tio on the economy, however, it touches also on the sub-theme of the differential levels of development as found in the theme of economic growth and development. The question calls for the interpretation of graphs. (a) The number for nurses needed in Japan is expected to double by the year 2005. With reference to the population pyramids, explain why this should be the case. The population pyramids reveal the ageing nature of Japanese society even long before the projection for the year 2040. Nurses will be required for care ranging from that for the totally infirm to assistance for seniors who are still partially mobile. A mark [1 mark] should be awarded for answers that demonstrate an understanding of the ageing nature of Japanese society and the implications for health care which it poses. (b) Name a group of migrants, other th an nurses, that Jap an might need by 2040. Give reasons for your choice. One group of potential migrants would be , as in North America or Europe, those who were prepared to undertake menial jobs which the Japanese were no longer willing to do. A mark [1 mark] may be awarded for answers which mention such a group. A significant implication of the population pyramids, however, is that