Bunuel wrote:
Environmentalist organizations are often very vocal about the adverse effects of global warming on the planet. However, their claims are most likely exaggerated as a recent report by the International Geological Survey has presented the environmental benefits of global warming. The report distinctly states that global warming has led to increased plant growth in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, as well as caused agricultural output to increase in some areas where the demand for food has always outstripped the supply of the same.
Which of the following statements can be concluded on the basis of the statements above?
A. The higher the level of global warming, the greater are the benefits to the agricultural sector
B. The International Geological Survey’s report provides evidence that completely negates the claims made by the environmentalists.
C. Environmental organizations most likely exaggerate the severity of problems to seek public attention.
D. The definition of global warming needs to be revised so that it accurately reflects the phenomenon.
E. The disadvantages of global warming do not necessarily outweigh its advantages.
Question type: inference, so we don't need to find conclusion and premise(s)
A. The higher the level of global warming, the greater are the benefits to the agricultural sector
Um, if it gets REALLY hot, that won't be good for agriculture. We certainly aren't told that this answer choice is correct. Eliminate.B. The International Geological Survey’s report provides evidence that completely negates the claims made by the environmentalists.
"Completely negates?" I'm leery of strongly-worded answer choices on inference questions unless the argument allows us to draw any concrete conclusions. Eliminate.C. Environmental organizations most likely exaggerate the severity of problems to seek public attention.
Without the last four words of this answer choice, it very well may be worth keeping. But partially wrong is totally wrong, ESPECIALY on inference questions, and we aren't told why environmental organizations do anything. Eliminate.D. The definition of global warming needs to be revised so that it accurately reflects the phenomenon.
Huh? Nothing in the passage suggests this. Eliminate.E. The disadvantages of global warming do not necessarily outweigh its advantages.
Ah, yes, the famous wishy washy inference answer choice. Nothing refutes the "do not necessarily" construction. Sounds good to me!Answer choice E.