Demographers refer to this as the "demographic transition": The reduction in death rates brought about by rising standards of living "causes a temporary population explosion because parents-initially unaware that such a revolutionary change in death rates has taken place-for a while keep having six or more children-to ensure that at least two will survive to adulthood." For which of the following countries could this statement be used to explain its current population trend?

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Egypt is currently experiencing a population trend that can be explained by the demographic transition model. This model describes how countries move from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates through stages of development. In Egypt's case, the reduction in death rates due to improved living standards has led to a population increase, as birth rates have remained high for a period due to cultural and historical reasons, including the practice of having more children to ensure some survive to adulthood.

Demographers Refer to This as the "Demographic Transition": the Reduction