In some situations, the death rate of a population declines before the birth rate begins to decline. This is an example of

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This is an example of demographic transition, which is a pattern in human populations where death rates decline first, followed by a decline in birth rates, as the population transitions from a predominantly agrarian society to an industrialized one. This is typically attributed to improved healthcare and food availability, leading to decreased mortality rates, but a delay in the cultural shift towards smaller family sizes. A, C, and D do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

In Some Situations, the Death Rate of a Population Declines