The demographic transition is social trend that involves____________?
Correct answer: D. a decline in the birth rate greater life expectancy and an ageing populationDeath & Tragedy
- A. a reduction in population size caused by a higher rate of emigration than immigration
- B. a change in the principal causes of death and disease since industrialization
- C. increased birth and death rates resulting in a relatively young population
- D. a decline in the birth rate greater life expectancy and an ageing populationDeath & Tragedy
Explanation
Demographic transition involves falling death rates followed by falling birth rates, increased life expectancy and an ageing population. It does not mean that both birth and death rates increase together.
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