Anthropology
4. which of these statements best describes comparative linguistics?
(points : 3)
it is the study of the language of a specific ethnic group within a culture.
it is the study of the origin of words.
it is the study of how languages change over an extended period of time.
it is the study of the meaning or interpretation of words, parts of words, phrases, or sentences.

It is the study of how languages change over an extended period of time.

Explanation:

Comparative linguistics study similarities and differences over past and current languages.

They seek to answer

Has language changed over time?

Why  and by which means language changed?

Comparative linguistics relies heavily on historical methods. The assumption is made on an ancient language giving birth to the rest then focuses on establishing relationships among languages.

Some teories are developed about how and why language changed.

the invasive species was introduced due to commercial purpouses, as there was a demand for fur clothes and hence, a business opportunity connected to this product. actually, it was when the nutrias scaped, causing harm to the us ecosystems when they acquired the status of invasive species. in this case they have caused an environmental problem, but it could have affected also economic interests or even human health.

hello,

your answer is ready

i believe its either the first or third option but i'm leaning more towards the third option:

the first excerpt makes a logical appeal, while the second excerpt makes an emotional appeal.

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~papaguy