During Stage 1 of the demographic transition, the ________ rate almost always exceeds 50 per 1 000.
A)death
B)fertility
C)marriage
D)birth

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During Stage 1 of the demographic transition, there are high levels of both birth and death rates due to factors such as lack of access to healthcare, poor nutrition, and high prevalence of diseases. However, the death rate almost always exceeds 50 per 1 000, while the fertility rate is still relatively high.

During Stage 1 of the Demographic Transition, the ________ Rate