How Many Languages Does the Text Estimate Will Be Lost

question 69

Multiple Choice

How many languages does the text estimate will be lost by the end of the 21st century?

• A)between 10 percent and 25 percent
• B)between 10 percent and 50 percent
• C) between 50 percent and 90 percent
• D) between 80 percent and 95 percent

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