Compared to people in simpler societies, people in complex societies
A) commonly have fewer terms for basic colors.
B) commonly can give a larger number of general, or life-form, terms for plants and animals.
C) commonly have the same number of general terms for plants, but more terms for specific plants.
D) usually have more names for specific plants, but the same number of general plant terms.

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People in complex societies commonly can give a larger number of general, or life-form, terms for plants and animals. This is because they have a more complex understanding of the natural world and can distinguish between different types of plants and animals more easily.

Compared to People in Simpler Societies, People in Complex Societies