In a recent article in a nature magazine, the author finds that American parks are not as attractive as those in Italy. The article compares 25 parks in the U.S. to 25 parks in Italy and asserts that the Italian parks have more aesthetically pleasing arrangements of plants and trees and offer more visual stimulation.
What is the most serious flaw in the author’s presentation?
A. The author does not consider that many parks in Italy have existed for hundreds of years and have had time to develop mature plantings.
B. The author does not acknowledge that many Italian parks are located on former large, opulent estates and no expense was spared in their design and construction.
C. The criteria the author used for selecting the parks could be those that best support his primary contention.
D. The author does not recognize that many American parks, including Central Park in New York City and Mohican State Park in Ohio, have won awards for their scenic beauty.
E. Because of economic woes, the National Parks budget has been cut by 21 percent this year.