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Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions — Quiz

Question 1 • Contemporary Health

What is the age of consent?

Answer
A
age at which someone can legally agree to sexual acts
B
age at which a person does not need parental permission to engage in sex
C
number of years legally allowed between two people engaging in sexual acts
D
maximum age at which someone can have sex with a minor

Explanation

The age of consent is the age at which a person can legally agree to sexual activity. It is not generally defined as an age-gap limit, a maximum age for partners, or simply an age at which parental permission is no longer needed. The correct choice is “age at which someone can legally agree to sexual acts.”

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