Multiple choice

What happens during the transitional stage of the demographic transition?

  1. Birthrates begin to fall

  2. Death rates begin to fall

  3. Birth rates increase

  4. Death rates increase
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the demographic transition model, the transitional stage is characterized by a significant drop in death rates due to improvements in medicine, sanitation, and food supply, while birth rates remain high.

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