Question

During the demographic transition, what typically happens first as a country develops?

Group of answer choices

Both birth and death rates rise sharply

Population declines rapidly

Birth rates immediately drop below death rates

Death rates fall while birth rates stay high

Answer 1

Death rates fall while birth rates stay high.

Explanation: In the early stages of the demographic transition improved sanitation, medicine, and food supply reduce mortality first, while cultural and economic factors keep birth rates high, causing rapid population growth.

Answer 2

Death rates fall while birth rates stay high.

Explanation: In the early stages of the demographic transition improved sanitation, medicine, and food supply reduce mortality first, while cultural and economic factors keep birth rates high, causing rapid population growth.