Which of the Following Reasons Best Explains Why Girls Tend

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons best explains why girls tend to be taller and weigh more than boys at age 12?

• A) Girls' peak growth period tends to be at an earlier age than boys.'
• B) Girls reach their maximum height at age 12.
• C) There are no differences between boys and girls in terms of height and weight at 12 years.
• D) Boys' growth spurts tend to last longer and be more gradual than girls'.

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