The rate of injury for children increases during the elementary school years. Furthermore, boys are more prone to injuries than girls because
a. boys are more clumsy than girls.
b. boys are more physically active than girls.
c. boys are told to participate in risky activities.
d. girls are agile and avoid obstacles better than boys.
b
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a. describe b. circumvent c. predict d. control
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