The first phase in the demographic transition is characterized by ________.
A) low fertility rates, low mortality, rates and high population growth
B) low fertility rates, low mortality rates, and low population growth
C) high fertility rates, high mortality rates, and near-zero population growth
D) high fertility rates, low mortality rates, and high population growth

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The first phase of the demographic transition model is characterized by high fertility rates and high mortality rates, which result in near-zero population growth. This is because the high number of births is roughly balanced by the high number of deaths.

The First Phase in the Demographic Transition Is Characterized by ________