Question

1. if you heard that cultural diversity was disappearing in one of the most culturally diverse regions of the world, you would

a. deduce that biodiversity was disappearing as well, because the two tend to go hand in hand.
b. induce that biodiversity was disappearing as well, because the two tend to go hand in hand.
c. assume that this phenomenon is not related to any other environmental degradation.
d. assume that scientists had already studied their language and biodiversity, so there is no immediate threat to their continued existence.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the options:

• Option A: "deduce" is correct as we use existing knowledge (cultural diversity & biodiversity correlation) to infer. "biodiversity" is the correct spelling (vs "bloodiversity" in B). Options C and D are illogical assumptions.

Answer:

A. deduce that biodiversity was disappearing as well, because the two tend to go hand in hand.