generate questions: The extent to which the dialects are spoken varies according to a number of factors: In Northern Germany, dialects are less common than in the South. In cities, dialects are less common than on the countryside. In a public environment, dialects are less common than in a familiar environment.
In what geographic part of Germany are dialects more common? {sep_token} In what geographic part of Germany are dialects less frequently seen? {sep_token} Dialects are more frequently seen in the countryside as compared to what population centers? {sep_token} In what environment are dialects less common? {sep_token} In what environment are dialects more frequently heard? {sep_token}