Question

Which statement can be used to describe the second stage of demographic transition? (1 point)
• There is a fall in the birth rate. This leads to the start of a slowing of the population growth.
• The death rate falls. The birth rate remains high. This leads to faster population growth.
• Both the birth rate and the death rate are high. The population growth is slow.
• Both the birth and death rates hit the same low levels. The population growth slows to zero.

Answer 1

The statement that can be used to describe the second stage of demographic transition is:

• 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 the death rate, while the birth rate remains high, resulting in significant population growth.