Question

what characterizes the fifth stage added to the demographic transition model? it is characterized by natural decrease, or excess of deaths over births. it is characterized by rapid population growth due to high birth rates and declining death rates. it is characterized by a high birth rate and high death rate. it is characterized by a stable population with low birth and death rates.

Explanation:

The fifth stage of the demographic transition model is characterized by a situation where the death rate exceeds the birth rate, leading to a natural decrease in population. The first option states "It is characterized by natural decrease, or excess of deaths over births" which matches this. The second option describes a stage with rapid growth (not stage 5), the third describes an early stage (not stage 5), and the fourth describes a stable stage with low birth and death rates (more like stage 4, not 5).

Answer:

A. It is characterized by natural decrease, or excess of deaths over births.