Over the Last Two Centuries, Children Have Reached Their Adult

question 57

Multiple Choice

Over the last two centuries, children have reached their adult height earlier and are taller than their ancestors. What is the official name of this phenomenon?

• A) the secular trend
• B) evolution
• C) genetic predisposition
• D) generational trend

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