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To address the issue of declining marine biodiversity, a group of environmental scientists proposes the creation of large offshore marine reserves. They argue that these reserves would significantly reduce human impact on marine ecosystems. However, the proposal might not be as effective as anticipated. It is acknowledged that establishing these marine reserves would likely lead to a reduction in local fishing efforts, potentially benefiting marine life. Yet, the time required to establish and enforce these reserves could allow for continued degradation of marine habitats, undermining the long-term benefits of the reserves.
In the argument given, the two bolded portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first introduces a proposed course of action that the argument critiques; the second gives evidence in support of that course of action.
(B) The first introduces a proposed solution to an environmental problem; the second provides a reason supporting this solution, though the argument questions its overall effectiveness.
(C) The first presents a strategy for marine conservation; the second is a claim regarding the potential benefits of this strategy, which the argument suggests may be insufficient.
(D) The first outlines an environmental initiative; the second is a statement used to endorse the initiative but which the argument finds to be potentially flawed.
(E) The first details a plan for improving marine biodiversity; the second offers evidence supporting the plan, yet the argument expresses concerns about the plan's long-term viability.
To address the issue of declining marine biodiversity, a group of environmental scientists proposes the creation of large offshore marine reserves. They argue that these reserves would significantly reduce human impact on marine ecosystems. However, the proposal might not be as effective as anticipated. It is acknowledged that establishing these marine reserves would likely lead to a reduction in local fishing efforts, potentially benefiting marine life. Yet, the time required to establish and enforce these reserves could allow for continued degradation of marine habitats, undermining the long-term benefits of the reserves.
In the argument given, the two bolded portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first introduces a proposed course of action that the argument critiques; the second gives evidence in support of that course of action.
(B) The first introduces a proposed solution to an environmental problem; the second provides a reason supporting this solution, though the argument questions its overall effectiveness.
(C) The first presents a strategy for marine conservation; the second is a claim regarding the potential benefits of this strategy, which the argument suggests may be insufficient.
(D) The first outlines an environmental initiative; the second is a statement used to endorse the initiative but which the argument finds to be potentially flawed.
(E) The first details a plan for improving marine biodiversity; the second offers evidence supporting the plan, yet the argument expresses concerns about the plan's long-term viability.
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GMAT Club's Official Explanation:
C) The first presents a strategy for marine conservation; the second is a claim regarding the potential benefits of this strategy, which the argument suggests may be insufficient.
- This choice accurately describes the roles of the two boldfaced portions. The first boldface portion introduces the strategy of creating offshore marine reserves, while the second boldface portion discusses a potential benefit of this strategy (reduction in local fishing efforts). However, the overall argument questions the sufficiency and timeliness of this strategy in achieving its intended goal, which aligns with the role described in option C.
The other options do not as accurately describe the roles of the boldfaced portions in the context of the argument:
A) This is not accurate because the second boldface portion does not provide evidence in support of the course of action; rather, it presents a potential benefit that is still questioned by the argument.
B) This option is close, but it does not capture the argument's emphasis on questioning the overall effectiveness of the proposed solution.
D) This choice inaccurately suggests that the second statement is used to endorse the initiative. The argument acknowledges the potential benefit but questions its effectiveness.
E) Similar to B, this option does not fully capture the argument's critical stance on the long-term viability and sufficiency of the plan.
Therefore, (C) is the correct answer, as it best represents the logical roles of the two boldfaced portions within the argument's structure.
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Let's clarify each option:
(A) The first introduces a proposed course of action that the argument critiques; the second gives evidence in support of that course of action.
- This doesn't accurately represent the roles of the two bolded portions. The second portion doesn't provide evidence in support; rather, it raises concerns.
(B) The first introduces a proposed solution to an environmental problem; the second provides a reason supporting this solution, though the argument questions its overall effectiveness.
- This is close, but it doesn't capture the argument's structure accurately. The second portion doesn't just provide a reason; it makes a claim about potential benefits.
(C) The first presents a strategy for marine conservation; the second is a claim regarding the potential benefits of this strategy, which the argument suggests may be insufficient.
- This is the correct interpretation. It accurately reflects the structure and content of the argument.
(D) The first outlines an environmental initiative; the second is a statement used to endorse the initiative but which the argument finds to be potentially flawed.
- This is not accurate. The second portion doesn't endorse the initiative; it raises concerns about its effectiveness.
(E) The first details a plan for improving marine biodiversity; the second offers evidence supporting the plan, yet the argument expresses concerns about the plan's long-term viability.
- This is close, but it overstates the nature of the second portion. The second portion doesn't offer evidence; it makes a claim about potential benefits.
Option (C) is the best fit for describing the roles of the two bolded portions in the argument.
(A) The first introduces a proposed course of action that the argument critiques; the second gives evidence in support of that course of action.
- This doesn't accurately represent the roles of the two bolded portions. The second portion doesn't provide evidence in support; rather, it raises concerns.
(B) The first introduces a proposed solution to an environmental problem; the second provides a reason supporting this solution, though the argument questions its overall effectiveness.
- This is close, but it doesn't capture the argument's structure accurately. The second portion doesn't just provide a reason; it makes a claim about potential benefits.
(C) The first presents a strategy for marine conservation; the second is a claim regarding the potential benefits of this strategy, which the argument suggests may be insufficient.
- This is the correct interpretation. It accurately reflects the structure and content of the argument.
(D) The first outlines an environmental initiative; the second is a statement used to endorse the initiative but which the argument finds to be potentially flawed.
- This is not accurate. The second portion doesn't endorse the initiative; it raises concerns about its effectiveness.
(E) The first details a plan for improving marine biodiversity; the second offers evidence supporting the plan, yet the argument expresses concerns about the plan's long-term viability.
- This is close, but it overstates the nature of the second portion. The second portion doesn't offer evidence; it makes a claim about potential benefits.
Option (C) is the best fit for describing the roles of the two bolded portions in the argument.
