In all developed nations, which of the following is a characteristic of the first stage of the demographic transition?
A) The birth rates and death rates are low.
B) Women marry young and have many children.
C) All people survive to old age.
D) Many people easily attain adulthood.

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In the first stage of the demographic transition, birth rates are high and death rates are also high, leading to a stable or slow population growth rate. This is typically associated with a society where women marry young and have many children. This is seen in developed nations during pre-industrial times, such as Europe in the 18th and early 19th century.

In All Developed Nations, Which of the Following Is a Characteristic