Seal Is Getting Ready to Start First Grade

question 85

Multiple Choice

Seal is getting ready to start first grade. During the school years, his parents can expect him to add about ________ inches in height and ________ pounds in weight each year.

• A) 1 to 2; 3
• B) 2 to 3; 5
• C) 3 to 4; 10
• D) 4 to 5; 15

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm.

Lung Capacity

The maximum amount of air the lungs can hold, important for respiratory health and physical performance.

Presbyopia

A condition associated with aging in which the eye's lens loses flexibility, resulting in difficulty focusing on close objects.

Aphakia

A condition characterized by the absence of the lens of the eye, often due to surgical removal.