객관식
If the crude death rate surpasses the crude birth rate, the population of an area will ________.
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19. Urbanization, Population, and Environment
Population Growth
객관식
If a country described as post-industrial, which of the following would you expect based on demographic transition theory?
A
High birth rate; low death rate.
B
High birth rate; high death rate.
C
Low birth rate; low death rate.
D
Low birth rate; high death rate.
검증된 단계별 안내1
Understand the concept of demographic transition theory, which explains the transition of a country's population through different stages based on birth and death rates as it develops economically and socially.
Recognize that a post-industrial country is typically in the final stage of demographic transition, characterized by advanced economic development and improved healthcare.
Recall that in the final stage, both birth rates and death rates tend to be low due to factors such as widespread access to contraception, higher education levels, and better medical care.
Compare the given options with the characteristics of the post-industrial stage: high birth or death rates do not align with this stage.
Conclude that the expected demographic pattern for a post-industrial country is low birth rate and low death rate.