Question

which stage of the demographic transition model is characterized by a very rapid increase in population due to a high birth rate and a rapidly falling death rate? options: stage 4, stage 3, stage 2, stage 1

Explanation:

The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) has four main stages. Stage 1 has high birth and death rates (stable/slow population growth). Stage 2 is marked by a high birth rate and a rapidly falling death rate (due to improvements like healthcare, sanitation), leading to a very rapid population increase. Stage 3 has falling birth rates (due to factors like urbanization, education) and low death rates (slowing population growth). Stage 4 has low birth and death rates (stable or declining population). So the stage with high birth rate and rapidly falling death rate (rapid population growth) is Stage 2.

Answer:

Stage 2