Underage Drinking in the United States

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What percentage of all alcohol consumed in the United States is drank by people ages 12 to 20?

  • Less than 1%
  • 3.2% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 5%

Which age group reported the highest percentage of binge drinking among adolescents?

  • Ages 12 to 13
  • Ages 18 to 19
  • Ages 14 to 15
  • Ages 16 to 17 (correct)

Why is underage drinking considered dangerous?

  • It is a cultural norm
  • It poses risks and negative consequences (correct)
  • It is encouraged by parents
  • It leads to academic success

How has the past-month alcohol use trend among adolescent boys and girls changed in recent years?

<p>Girls' use has decreased more than boys' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason many adolescents have easy access to alcohol?

<p>Getting it for free from family members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can parents help their children avoid alcohol problems according to the text?

<p>Being actively involved in their children's lives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a standard drink in the United States?

<p>Any beverage with 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is the most widely used among America's youth?

<p>Alcohol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is underage drinking considered a nationwide concern?

<p>It can cause health and safety risks for everyone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contains about 5% alcohol content?

<p>12 ounces of beer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can result from underage drinking according to the text?

<p>Increased property damage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might customary serving sizes not reflect standard drink amounts?

<p>They may contain more alcohol than a standard drink (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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