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- 30 May 2019
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- 28 May 2026
What term describes the phase of swift population increase that occurs between a preindustrial society with high birth and death rates and a modern society with low fertility and mortality rates?
Multiple choice question for Population And Development. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The correct answer is demographic transition. This term refers to the process where a population experiences rapid growth as it moves from a preindustrial stage characterized by high birth and death rates to a modern stage with low fertility and mortality. Other options do not accurately describe this demographic phenomenon.
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