During the demographic transition stage of______________,significant population growth occurs because birth rates are relatively high,whereas death rates decline.Improvements in health,sanitation,and nutrition produce a substantial decline in infant mortality rates.Overpopulation is likely to occur because more people are alive than the society has the ability to support.
A)postindustrialization
B)early industrialization
C)advanced industrialization and urbanization
D)preindustrial societies

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The demographic transition stage described in the passage is the second stage, which is the early industrialization stage. This stage is characterized by high birth rates and declining death rates due to improvements in health and nutrition, leading to significant population growth. However, the society may not yet have the means to support this growing population, leading to overpopulation.

During the Demographic Transition Stage Of______________,significant Population Growth Occurs Because