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What happens during the third stage of demographic transition ?

  1. A
    Both birth and death rates are high
  2. B
    Population declines due to war
  3. C
    Fertility and mortality decline significantly
  4. D
    There is no change in population

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During the third stage of the Demographic Transition Model (Late Expanding Stage), fertility (birth rates) declines significantly due to access to contraception, urbanization, and changing social views, while mortality (death rates) continues to fall or remains low, leading to a deceleration in population growth rate.

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What happens during the third stage of demographic transition ?
A
Both birth and death rates are high
B
Population declines due to war
C
Fertility and mortality decline significantly
D
There is no change in population

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