Question

Use the age structure diagrams to determine which of the following statements are true and which are false. In 2019, China's population growth rate was less than the growth rate in 1970. [True or False] In 2050, China's population is projected to remain relatively stable. [True or False] Based on the 2050 projected age structure diagram, you would predict that China's population will be much larger in 2070 compared to 2050. [True or False] In 2050, there are projected to be more people in the reproductive age range than in 2019. [True or False] The average age of China's population in 2019 was older than the average age in 1970. [True or False]

1) True
2) False

Answer 1

The population growth rate in China was lower in 2019 than in 1970. The projected stability of China's population in 2050 cannot be determined from the given information. The average age of China's population was higher in 2019 than in 1970.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine whether the statements are true or false, we need to analyze the age structure diagrams of China's population.

1. The statement that China's population growth rate was less in 2019 than in 1970 is true. From the given information, we can see that China's population growth rate has significantly reduced over the years.
2. The statement that China's population will remain relatively stable in 2050 is false. Since we don't have the age structure diagram for 2050, we cannot accurately predict population stability.
3. The statement that China's population will be much larger in 2070 compared to 2050 based on the 2050 projected age structure diagram is false. Without the specific age structure diagram for 2050 and 2070, we cannot make accurate predictions.
4. The statement that in 2050, there are projected to be more people in the reproductive age range than in 2019 is false. The given information does not provide data on the projected change in the reproductive age range.
5. The statement that the average age of China's population in 2019 was older than the average age in 1970 is true. The age structure diagram shows an increase in the percentage of the population in the 65 years and over age range in 2019 compared to 1970.