Which is TRUE regarding the fourth stage of demographic transition?
A) Death rates reach zero.
B) Birth rates are the lowest in this stage.
C) Economic development suffers.
D) Families grow larger, a trend that continues for a half century.
E) Plagues and famines become common in countries that are not ready for the fourth stage.

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The fourth stage of demographic transition is characterized by low birth rates, typically below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman. Death rates may continue to be low or may rise slightly due to an aging population, but they do not reach zero. Economic development can actually contribute to lower birth rates in this stage. Families tend to shrink rather than grow larger, and plagues and famines are uncommon in developed countries.

Which Is TRUE Regarding the Fourth Stage of Demographic Transition