Which of the following is true of the transitional stage of demographic transition?
A)It is characterized by high birthrates and high death rates,resulting in a population that grows slowly,if at all.
B)The falling death rates occur because of improvements in lifestyle resulting from industrial development.
C)The decline in the birthrate was a response to the impact of industrialization on cultural values regarding childbearing.
D)It is characterized by low birthrates and low death rates,resulting in a roughly stable population with little growth.

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The transitional stage of demographic transition is characterized by falling death rates due to improvements in lifestyle resulting from industrial development, which is described in option B. Option A describes the pre-transition stage, option C describes the post-transition stage, and option D describes the fourth stage of demographic transition.

Which of the Following Is True of the Transitional Stage