Question

Which of the following is characteristic of the second stage within a demographic transition? A. The birth rate falls to meet the death rate.
B. The birth rate continues to climb to meet the death rate.
C. The death rate begins to fall, but birth rates remain high for a time.
D. The birth rate and death rate are equally high.

Answer 1

The answer is C) The death rate begins to fall, but the birth rates remain high for a time. No countries in the world are currently in Stage 1 or demographic transition. However, many are in stage 2, which is why many governments are concerned about overpopulation. 

Answer 2

the answer is C the death rate begins to fall, but birth rates remain high for a time. happy to help.