Which statement describes population trends in Damascus, Syria, over time?
A
The population increased throughout the 1900s and into the 2000s, but then experienced a sharp rise in the 2000s.B
The population remained stable for many decades before experiencing several periods of fluctuation.C
The population grew steadily for several decades, but then declined for several years before resuming growth.D
The population rose rapidly for most of the 1900s before leveling off in the early 2000s and then declining.