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If both children and elderly people form a large share of a population, which challenge may increase?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Burden of dependent population

Children and elderly people are commonly called dependent age groups because many of them do not earn regular income and may need support from working-age adults. If both groups form a large share of the population, the working-age group must support more dependents relative to its own size. This can increase requirements for schools, child care, medical services, pensions, nutrition, and social protection. The exact burden also depends on employment, productivity, family support, and public policy.

Option A is correct because it describes the increased burden of the dependent population. High numbers of children and elderly people do not directly determine mineral production, maritime trade, or earthquake frequency. Those options concern resources, economic activities, or natural hazards rather than age composition. The important demographic idea is that a relatively smaller working-age population may have to meet the needs of two large dependent groups at the same time.

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Dependent Age GroupsDependency BurdenChildren ElderlyAge CompositionAge StructurePopulation CompositionGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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