Which statement about cultural differences in language use related to colour is TRUE?
A) Russians have two completely different words for light and dark blue.
B) The Dani in New Guinea have two completely different words for red and blue.
C) The Himba in Namibia have only two words for colour, corresponding to "light" and "dark."
D) The Himba in Namibia have more colour-related words than do both the Dani and the Russians.
A) Russians have two completely different words for light and dark blue.
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