In Europe Which Statement is Correct

Question

In Europe which statement is correct?
A) Both the death rate and the birth rate have been increasing since 1890.
B) Both the death rate and birth rate have been declining since 1890.
C) The death rate has been increasing while the birth rate has been decreasing since 1890.
D) The death rate has been decreasing while the birth rate has been steady since 1890.

Accepted Answer

According to demographic data, both the death rate and the birth rate have been declining in Europe since 1890. This trend is known as demographic transition, where a society moves from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a result of economic and social developments.