According to demographic transition theory, both birth and death rates are high in which stages of demographic transition ?

Correct answer: A. the first stage

  • A. the first stage
  • B. the second stage
  • C. the third stage
  • D. the first and third stage

Explanation

In the first, preindustrial stage of demographic transition, high fertility is offset by high mortality, so population growth remains low. Death rates fall first in the second stage, while birth rates decline later.

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