If a country is in a recessionary period, which of the following accurately describes the behavior of real GDP over time.(1 point)

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Real GDP does not fluctuate, and follows a vertical sloping trend line.
Real GDP does not fluctuate, and follows a vertical sloping trend line.

Real GDP fluctuates, but follows a downward sloping trend line.
Real GDP fluctuates, but follows a downward sloping trend line.

Real GDP does not fluctuate, and follows a horizontal trend line.
Real GDP does not fluctuate, and follows a horizontal trend line.

Real GDP fluctuates, but follows a upward sloping trend line.
Real GDP fluctuates, but follows a upward sloping trend line.

Real GDP fluctuates, but follows a downward sloping trend line.