Asked by Stephanie Michelle on Jul 11, 2024
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Many places in India are characterized by having a large proportion of the population die each year from disease, poor sanitation, and hunger. At which stage of the demographic transition theory are these places?
A) preindustrial period
B) transitional period
C) early industrial period
D) explosive period
Demographic Transition
A theory describing the transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country develops from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system.
Transitional Period
A phase of change or adjustment where a person, society, or condition is shifting from one state to another.
- Understand the demographic transition theory and its stages in the context of population dynamics.
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Sangeeta AgarwalJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The preindustrial period in the demographic transition theory is characterized by high birth rates and high death rates due to disease, poor sanitation, and hunger, leading to a stable population with slow growth.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the demographic transition theory and its stages in the context of population dynamics.
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