Compared to people in simpler societies, people in complex societies __________.
A) commonly can give a larger number of general, or life-form, terms for plants and animals
B) commonly have fewer terms for plants but many for 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 have a larger number of general, or life-form, terms for plants and animals compared to people in simpler societies. This is because complex societies often engage in more specialized activities like farming, hunting, and cooking, which require more precise and varied vocabulary for plants and animals.

Compared to People in Simpler Societies, People in Complex Societies