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Where are many of the endangered languages located?
Where are many of the endangered languages located?
- Europe and North America
- Asia and Antarctica
- Africa and Oceania
- Australia and South America (correct)
What happens when a language dies?
What happens when a language dies?
- The language evolves into a dialect
- The knowledge and culture disappear with it (correct)
- The language becomes easier to learn
- The language gets replaced by a new one
How many live languages are there in the world approximately?
How many live languages are there in the world approximately?
- Around 500
- Around 15000
- Around 1000
- Around 7000 (correct)
Endangered languages are languages that have many speakers
Endangered languages are languages that have many speakers
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Many endangered languages are located in Australia and South America
Many endangered languages are located in Australia and South America
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Researchers are not interested in protecting endangered languages
Researchers are not interested in protecting endangered languages
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Study Notes
Endangered Languages
- Many endangered languages are located in Australia and South America, which are hotspots for linguistic diversity
Language Extinction
- When a language dies, it results in the loss of a unique cultural and intellectual heritage
Language Statistics
- There are approximately 7,000 live languages in the world
Endangered Languages Characteristics
- Endangered languages are languages that have few speakers, making them vulnerable to falling out of use and disappearing
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Endangered Languages Quiz: Test your knowledge about languages at risk of extinction. Explore the impact of language loss on culture and heritage. Learn about efforts to revitalize and preserve endangered languages worldwide.
