In the demographic transition model, which stage has high birth rates but sharply falling death rates, giving rapid population growth?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Stage 2
- Step 1: In stage 1 both rates are high. Step 2. In stage 2 improved sanitation and medicine reduce deaths while births stay high. Answer: stage 2. Why not the others: in stage 3 birth rates fall and in stage 4 both rates are low.
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