The Notion of the Demographic Transition Suggests That Over Time

question 11

Multiple Choice

The notion of the demographic transition suggests that over time

• A) populations will grow at a fixed rate in states with transitioning economies.
• B) birth rates will drop as people's lives improve and women become more educated.
• C) women will play a less important role than men in population debates.
• D) the transition from high birth rates to low birth rates is uncontrollable.
• E) populations will become increasingly male with industrialization.

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