Which of the Following Statements About the Secular Trend Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the secular trend is true?

• A) There is currently no evidence that boys have followed the secular trend.
• B) Evidence for the secular trend in boys can be found in reports from European children's choirs.
• C) Experts agree that the secular trend (for boys and girls) has indeed continued in recent years.
• D) Scientists believe that the secular trend is caused by chemicals in the food supply.

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