In the Early Stages of Fertility Transition, What Is Happening

Multiple Choice

In the early stages of fertility transition, what is happening with birth and death rates in this demographic transition graph?

A) Birth rates are decreasing and death rates are increasing.
B) Birth and death rates are decreasing.
C) Birth and death rates are increasing.
D) Birth and death rates are stable.
E) Birth rates are increasing and death rates are decreasing.