Which is true about a population in Stage 2 of demographic transition?
(A) Birth and death rates are both high, so $r$ is low.
B. Birth rates fall first as economic conditions improve.
C. Birth rates are high, and death rates are low, so the population increases rapidly.
(D) Birth and death rates are both low, so $r$ is low.

Question

Which is true about a population in Stage 2 of demographic transition?
(A) Birth and death rates are both high, so $r$ is low.
B. Birth rates fall first as economic conditions improve.
C. Birth rates are high, and death rates are low, so the population increases rapidly.
(D) Birth and death rates are both low, so $r$ is low.

Accepted Answer

***C*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Demographic Transition Stage 2⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹In Stage 2 of demographic transition, death rates decline due to improvements in healthcare, sanitation, and food supply, while birth rates remain high. This leads to rapid population growth and a high rate of natural increase ($r$).⚹◊What factors contribute to the decrease in birth rates as economic conditions improve in Stage 2 of demographic transition?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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