The theory of the demographic transition suggests that the less economically and industrially developed countries will
A)cease to exist within 100 years due to high death rates.
B)follow the pattern of western Europe and North America.
C)merge with more advanced countries.
D)continue to see slow growth rates.

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The theory of the demographic transition suggests that less economically and industrially developed countries will follow the pattern of western Europe and North America, which means they will experience a transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as they undergo economic and industrial development. This transition is typically accompanied by a growth in the population size followed by stabilization.

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