The final stage in demographic transition is marked by_____________?
Correct answer: D. low birth-rates and low death rates
- A. high birth-rates and death rates
- B. high birth-rates and low death rates
- C. low birth-rates and high death rates
- D. low birth-rates and low death rates
Explanation
In the final stage, both fertility and mortality are low because advanced healthcare and living standards reduce deaths while contraception and changing family preferences reduce births. This distinguishes it from the earlier transition stage, where birth rates remain high.
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