The Term Demographic Transition Refers to ____

question 53

Multiple Choice

The term demographic transition refers to ____.

• A) a requirement for a population to reach a specific size before it becomes stable
• B) the slowing down in the growth of a population as it approaches the carrying capacity
• C) the decline in death rates followed by decline in birth rates when a country becomes industrialized
• D) the decline in death rates followed by a decline in birth rates that occurred when the germ theory of disease was discovered
• E) a stabilization of crude birth rates

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Definitions:

Imported Oil

Oil brought into a country from another country to meet its demand for energy and petroleum products.

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on imports or exports of goods.

Imported Oil

Oil that is brought into a country from abroad for use as fuel or raw material in various industries.

Tariff Revenue

The income generated by a government from imposing taxes on imported goods.