In the future, marine archaeologists will continually lose out on potentially rich sources of insight into the past.
This is because private salvage companies keep the spoils of historical shipwrecks in the hands of private collectors.
Two recent discoveries illustrate the contrast between scholarly and private recoveries: a seventeenth-century
ship discovered by an archaeologist in the late 1990s has inspired several books and articles. In contrast, only
one book has been published about a steamship raised by a private salvage firm in 2003.

Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument above?

A. Most private salvage companies allow marine archaeologists to examine artifacts recovered from shipwrecks
before those artifacts are sold to private collectors.
B. Shipwreck discoveries have declined rapidly since the mid-1970s and could run out entirely in about thirty years.
C. It takes several years after any given historical shipwreck is discovered for scholars to begin publishing books
and articles about that find.
D. Marine archaeologists’ discoveries of historical shipwrecks often occur during expeditions funded by private donors.
E. Only private salvage companies have the resources to search the deeper and trickier waters where most
remaining undiscovered shipwrecks are likely located.

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I think answer should be

Its a tough one i m nt sure bt i think answer should be B

It cant be E, since the archeologist in past have done such excavations so they must have expertise

Conclusion: Marine Archaeologists will continue to lose out on rich resources.
Evidence: Pvt Salvage companies keep the historical shipwrecks. Tow incidence to show the contrast publishing finding is shown is provided.

Assumption: 1. Marine Archaeologist have no access to private collectors spoils of shipwrecks.
2. The private Salvage companies will continue to discover more shipwrecks.
3. The data published by Private salvage firm will not have much insights of the shipwrecks.

Let's look at the answer choices:
A- Incorrect. It weakens the argument as it addresses Assumption 1 above.
B-Incorrect. Even if the shipwreck discoveries have declined, we don't know how much was done by marine and by private. Out of scope.
C-Incorrect. Out of scope. When the scholars start the publishing is nothing to do with the conclusion.
D- Incorrect. Pvt donors are not mentioned in the argument. Out of scope.
E- Correct. It refers to Assumption 2 above.

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Conclusion: In the future, marine archaeologists will continually lose out on potentially rich sources of insight into the past.
Reason: This is because private salvage companies keep the spoils of historical shipwrecks in the hands of private collectors.
Logical Intent- Private firms must be a sort of hindrance.
A) Most private salvage companies allow marine archaeologists to examine artifacts recovered from shipwrecks
before those artifacts are sold to private collectors. Here this option implies that archaelogists get their full hands on ships before these ships are being given to private holders. So if any reduction, in the #of scholastic books, happens then these archaelogists must be thrashed.
b) Shipwreck discoveries have declined rapidly since the mid-1970s and could run out entirely in about thirty years. Let it be. Irrelevant
c) It takes several years after any given historical shipwreck is discovered for scholars to begin publishing books
and articles about that find Weakens. It could have been a nice contender if the question were of weaken type. But for now, kick it.
d) Marine archaeologists’ discoveries of historical shipwrecks often occur during expeditions funded by private donors Weakens. It could have been a nice contender if the question were of weaken type. But for now, kick it.
e) Correct
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I don't think that will be good strengthener because we will be 2 steps away from strengthening the conclusion.

1. We will have to assume that the publication on private archaeological recoveries will contain significant insights.
2. That these publication are sold only in market where marine archaeologist have little or no access.