Which Statement Is True About Becoming a Student in Midlife

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about becoming a student in midlife?

• A) Most adult learners are middle-aged men.
• B) Life transitions often trigger a return to college in midlife.
• C) The sharpest rise in adult college enrollment is among 25- to 30-year-olds.
• D) In U.S. colleges, students over age 25 make up about 15 percent of total enrollment.

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Definitions:

Conservation

The responsible management of the environment and natural resources to prevent depletion and harm, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.

Property Rights

Rights that legally entitle individuals to own, utilize, and transfer both physical and intellectual property.

Open Ocean

Refers to the vast, deep body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface, not enclosed by land.

Nonrenewable Resource

A natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption.