The basic idea behind demographic transition theory is:
A) population patterns reflect a society's level of technological development.
B) population increase will outstrip the planet's ability to support us.
C) population increase is now mostly in high-income nations.
D) All of the above are correct.

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Demographic transition theory suggests that as societies develop technologically, they experience a shift from high birth rates and high death rates to low birth rates and low death rates. Therefore, population patterns are seen as a reflection of a society's level of technological development. Option B is related to population control theory and option C is only a partial observation about current population patterns.

The Basic Idea Behind Demographic Transition Theory Is