Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Changes in the Heights

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the changes in the heights of adult, white males?

• A) Since 1700, heights have increased steadily.
• B) There were small cyclical changes in height until about 1900, and since then heights have increased very rapidly.
• C) During the history of the US heights have been relatively constant.
• D) Height increased substantially until shortly after the Civil War, and has been relatively stable since then.

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