Which of the following is true about the physical development that occurs to children between ages 6 and 11?
A. They grow about 7 to 8 inches each year.
B. The average 10-year-old boy weighs under 60 pounds.
C. The average 10-year-old girl weighs under 50 pounds.
D. They double their weight during this period.
Answer: D
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