which statement can be used to describe the second stage of demographic transition?

Question

a there is a fall in the birth rate. this leads to the start of a slowing of the population growth
b both the birth rate and the death rate are high. the population growth is slow
c the death rate falls. the birth rate remains high. this leads to faster population growth
d both the birth and death rates hit the same low levels. the population growth slows to zero

Answer 1

The correct statement to describe the second stage of demographic transition is:

c the death rate falls. the birth rate remains high. this leads to faster population growth.

In this stage, improvements in healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition lead to a decline in death rates, while birth rates continue to be high, resulting in significant population growth.