This is the first phase of the Demographic Transition.
A) high birth rates and high death rates
B) high birth rates and low death rates
C) low birth rates and high death rates
D) low birth rates and low death rates
E) None of these adequately describes the first phase of the Demographic Transition.

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In the first phase of the Demographic Transition, both the birth and death rates are high. This is typically seen in pre-industrial societies where access to healthcare, sanitation, and education is limited, resulting in high infant mortality rates and a need for larger families to ensure survival.

This Is the First Phase of the Demographic Transition