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Why is the dependency ratio higher in rural areas than in urban areas? State two reasons.
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Solution
Dependency ratio is higher in rural areas because :
- Birth rates are higher in rural areas.
- Large numbers of adults migrate to urban areas in search of jobs.
- Adults who migrate return to their rural homes after retirement.
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