An isogloss is
A) a form of a language spoken in a local area.
B) a collection of unique words.
C) a boundary between language regions.
D) a blending of two language families.
E) None of these answers is correct.
Answer: C
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In the U.S., ____________ tides are prevalent on the Atlantic coast, whereas ____________ tides are common on the
Pacific coast. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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