Grade 7 : Science (Curiosity) - 6. Adolescence (Set 7)

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the initial phase of adolescence marked by rapid physical changes and sexual maturation?

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C) Puberty

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A) Infancy

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B) Childhood

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D) Adulthood

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E) Senescence

Question 2

A significant increase in which hormone primarily triggers the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males during adolescence?

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D) Testosterone

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A) Estrogen

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B) Progesterone

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C) Insulin

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E) Adrenaline

Question 3

Adolescents often experience a wide range of emotions, including sudden mood swings and increased self-consciousness. Which factor primarily contributes to these emotional fluctuations?

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C) Hormonal imbalances

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A) Stable routine

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B) Consistent sleep patterns

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D) Balanced diet

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E) Lack of social interaction

Question 4

Which of the following is a key secondary sexual characteristic that develops in females during puberty?

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C) Widening of hips

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A) Deepening of voice

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B) Growth of facial hair

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D) Increased muscle mass

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E) Broadening of shoulders

Question 5

During adolescence, boys typically experience a change in their vocal cords, leading to a deeper voice. What is the common term for this change?

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C) Voice breaking

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A) Voice cracking

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B) Vocal maturation

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D) Laryngeal expansion

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E) Pitch alteration

Question 6

Which gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it controls the activity of other hormone-secreting glands, playing a crucial role in initiating puberty?

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D) Pituitary gland

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A) Thyroid gland

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B) Adrenal gland

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C) Pancreas

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E) Pineal gland

Question 7

Maintaining good personal hygiene becomes particularly important during adolescence due to increased activity of which glands?

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C) Sweat and sebaceous glands

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A) Tear glands

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B) Salivary glands

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D) Adrenal glands

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E) Thyroid glands

Question 8

As adolescents develop a stronger sense of identity, they often spend more time with friends and seek their approval. This increased emphasis on peer relationships is a characteristic of which type of development?

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D) Social development

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A) Physical development

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B) Cognitive development

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C) Emotional development

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E) Moral development

Question 9

The onset of menstruation in females, marking the beginning of their reproductive capacity, is medically termed as:

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C) Menarche

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A) Ovulation

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B) Menopause

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D) Fertilization

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E) Gestation

Question 10

While puberty marks the physical changes, adolescence is a broader period. It typically encompasses the age range from approximately:

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C) 10 to 19 years

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A) Birth to 5 years

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B) 6 to 10 years

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D) 20 to 30 years

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E) 40 to 50 years