The theory of demographic transition predicts that
A)the population will continue to grow exponentially.
B)wealthier people and societies will have more children.
C)wealthier people and societies will have fewer children.
D)we will soon have more people than food to feed them.

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The theory of demographic transition predicts that as societies become wealthier and more developed, they will transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. This means that wealthier societies will have fewer children overall.

The Theory of Demographic Transition Predicts That