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Demographic transition is a condition that:

Check all that apply.
A. is happening today in the United States and Europe, thanks to
industrialization.
B. is happening today in most developing nations.
C. occurred in Europe and the United States in the 19th century.
D. refers to a drastic decline in Black Death pandemic struck Europe.

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Demographic transition is a shift from high to low birth and death rates due to development and involves global regions differently: it has occurred in the US and Europe, is ongoing in developing nations, and is not directly related to specific events like the Black Death. All the options( A, B and C) are correct except option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Demographic transition refers to the shift 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. This process includes major changes that typically involve an initial drop in death rates due to improvements in healthcare and nutrition, followed by a decrease in birth rates as a result of factors such as increased education, economic changes, and shifts in social norms.

Regarding the question:

  • A is correct as demographic transition is a condition that is currently considered to have occurred in the United States and Europe largely due to industrialization, where now these regions have low birth and death rates.
  • B is correct, many developing nations are currently experiencing demographic transition, striving to reach low death rates and birth rates similar to those in industrialized countries.
  • C is correct, demographic transition occurred earlier in Europe and the United States, primarily in the 19th century as these regions industrialized.
  • D is incorrect. The demographic transition does not refer specifically to the decline caused by the Black Death pandemic in Europe. It is a broader concept that involves long-term trends over the course of economic development.
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