The Demographic Transition

Question

The demographic transition
A) occurs when populations exceed their carrying capacity.
B) is delayed by industrialization.
C) occurs when the death rate increases to meet the birth rate.
D) occurs when the birth rate declines to meet the death rate.
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The demographic transition refers to the transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country develops, leading to a stabilization of population growth.