Which of the following is the best example of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

A. Women more readily disclose personal information than do men.
B. Alaska Native groups have many words in their language for snow.
C. The English language has a lack of precision.
D. There are several distinct types of conflict.


Answer: B

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a. The American Revolution b. The Great Depression c. The Civil Rights Movement d. The Westward Expansion

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What will be an ideal response?

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