The Number of School-Age Children Whose Primary Language Is Not

question 33

Multiple Choice

The number of school-age children whose primary language is not English is estimated at more than

• A) 4 million
• B) 6 million
• C) 8 million
• D) 10 million

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Definitions:

Pregnancies

The condition or period of being pregnant, encompassing the development of one or more offspring inside a woman's uterus.

Heterochrony

An evolutionary change in the timing or rate of developmental events, leading to changes in size and shape among descendants.

Cleavage

The division of cells during the early stage of embryonic development or a physical split or division.

Germinal Period

The period that begins at conception and lasts until the developing organism becomes attached to the wall of the uterus about 8 to 10 days later.