Final answer:
The example given is of deductive reasoning, as it starts with a general statement about birds and insects having wings, and moves to a specific conclusion that wings enable flight. Inductive reasoning, in contrast, makes broad generalizations from specific observations.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question 'Is this process an example of inductive or deductive reasoning?' with the given example of 'All flying birds and insects have wings. Birds and insects flap their wings as they move through the air. Therefore, wings enable flight.' is a demonstration of deductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning is a form of logical thinking that starts with a general statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion. In this example, the general statement is that all flying birds and insects have wings and that these wings are used in motion through the air, leading to the specific conclusion that wings enable flight.
On the other hand, inductive reasoning involves making broad generalizations from specific observations. For example, observing that apples, bananas, and oranges all grow on trees and then inferring that all fruits must grow on trees is an inductive reasoning process, albeit a faulty one since not all fruits grow on trees.