Over the last century,the age at which people physically become an adult has _____,and the age at which people assume adult responsibilities has _____.
A)decreased;decreased
B)decreased;increased
C)increased;increased
D)increased;decreased

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The age at which people physically become adults (marked by puberty) has decreased due to improvements in nutrition and health. However, the age at which people assume adult responsibilities (like starting a family or career) has increased, partly due to longer education periods and changing societal norms.

Over the Last Century,the Age at Which People Physically Become