The Basic Idea Behind Demographic Transition Theory Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

The basic idea behind demographic transition theory is

• A) population patterns reflect a society's level of technological development.
• B) population increase will outstrip the planet's ability to support us.
• C) population increase is now mostly in high-income nations.
• D) technological development is happening at a slower rate than previous decades.

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Definitions:

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

A Spanish explorer of the 16th century who led a significant expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold, reaching as far as present-day Kansas.

Gold

A precious metal highly valued for its use in jewelry, currency, and various industrial applications, often seen as a stable investment.

Spanish Empire

A historical empire that, at its height in the 16th and 17th centuries, was one of the largest empires in world history, including territories in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.