Which of the Following Statements Identifies a Correct Reason for Demographic

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements identifies a correct reason for demographic transition?

• A) The dependence on child labor is negligible in urban families compared to rural families.
• B) The increase in the migration of labor from urban to rural areas reduces fertility.
• C) The cost of rearing children is lower for urban families compared to rural families.
• D) The transition from a rural economy to an urban economy reduces income below the subsistence level, reducing fertility and the size of families.

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