According to the demographic transition model, what trend is true of countries in stage 2 (transitional) of demographic transition?
A. death rates drop, followed by a decrease in birth rates
B. birth rates drop, followed by a decrease in death rates
C. birth and death rates rise at the same time
D. birth and death rates fall at the same time
E. total population begins to fall
Answer: A
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