The demographic transition refers to a shift from a period of
A) declining food output per worker to a period of rising food output per worker due to advancements in agricultural technology.
B) rising population caused by falling death rates to a period of stable population caused by a matching reduction in birth rates.
C) rising infant mortality rate to a period of rising infant mortality rate caused by improved nutrition.
D) rising population in the agricultural sector to a period of falling population in the agricultural sector caused by rural-urban migration.

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The demographic transition refers to a shift from a period of high birth rates and high death rates, to a period of low birth rates and low death rates. This results in a stable or near-stable population, and is usually caused by improvements in healthcare, sanitation, and education. The transition typically occurs in stages, with declining death rates preceding declining birth rates, leading to a period of rapid population growth before stabilization.

The Demographic Transition Refers to a Shift from a Period