Geography of People Online Practice

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Question
Which statement best describes the languages spoken in sub-Saharan Africa?(1 point)
Responses

Sub-Saharan African languages are derived from European languages.
Sub-Saharan African languages are derived from European languages. - no response given

Four of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria.
Four of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria. - incorrect

Everyone in sub-Saharan Africa speaks the same language.
Everyone in sub-Saharan Africa speaks the same language. - no response given

The six most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are all members of the Bantu language family.
The six most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are all members of the Bantu language family. - no response given
Incorrect

Three of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria.
Remaining Attempts : 2

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the languages spoken in sub-Saharan Africa is:

Three of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria.

This is because Nigeria is home to a diverse array of languages, and it is one of the countries with a high number of speakers of major African languages. Additionally, while there are many languages spoken across sub-Saharan Africa, the claim that all six most commonly spoken languages belong to the Bantu family is incorrect, as there are prominent non-Bantu languages as well.

Here’s a breakdown of the statements:

1. Sub-Saharan African languages are derived from European languages. - Incorrect.
2. Four of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria. - Incorrect.
3. Everyone in sub-Saharan Africa speaks the same language. - Incorrect.
4. The six most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are all members of the Bantu language family. - Incorrect.
5. Three of the most commonly spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa are used in Nigeria. - Correct.

Make sure to review the distinction of language families and the diversity of languages spoken across different regions within sub-Saharan Africa, including the presence of both Bantu and non-Bantu languages.