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In an attempt to address the growing concerns about water scarcity, a group of engineers has developed a new process for desalination that is significantly more energy-efficient than traditional methods. The engineers believe that by promoting this new technology as an alternative water source, countries experiencing severe water shortages will benefit from greater access to potable water without exacerbating their existing environmental issues.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the engineers' argument?
(A) Even in regions where there is no apparent shortage of freshwater resources, people are becoming more conscious about sustainable consumption and waste reduction.
(B) Other technological innovations in agriculture and manufacturing decrease reliance on large quantities of freshwater without imposing prohibitive costs.
(C) If widely adopted worldwide, the new desalination method would not substantially increase local or global demand for energy resources or harm marine ecosystems due to its efficiency.
(D) Previous efforts to establish more efficient desalination processes have only seen limited success because most improvement attempts have been focused on marginal enhancements rather than disruptive technologies.
(E) Several other research teams around the world are independently working on similar approaches for advancing desalination systems inspired by natural filtration mechanisms.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the engineers' argument?
(A) Even in regions where there is no apparent shortage of freshwater resources, people are becoming more conscious about sustainable consumption and waste reduction.
(B) Other technological innovations in agriculture and manufacturing decrease reliance on large quantities of freshwater without imposing prohibitive costs.
(C) If widely adopted worldwide, the new desalination method would not substantially increase local or global demand for energy resources or harm marine ecosystems due to its efficiency.
(D) Previous efforts to establish more efficient desalination processes have only seen limited success because most improvement attempts have been focused on marginal enhancements rather than disruptive technologies.
(E) Several other research teams around the world are independently working on similar approaches for advancing desalination systems inspired by natural filtration mechanisms.
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The argument here is about a group of engineers who have developed a new desalination process to address water scarcity. The claim is that this process will provide greater access to drinkable water without worsening environmental issues.
Type: Strengthen
Boil It Down: New desalination -> More water + Less environmental impact
Missing Information: No negative environmental/other impacts from new process
Goal: Find an option that supports the effectiveness of the new process without exacerbating environmental issues
Analysis: We need to find an option that strengthens the engineers' assertion that their new process will be beneficial without causing harm to the environment.
A) This is irrelevant as it talks about sustainable consumption and waste reduction in regions without water shortages. It doesn't impact the engineers' argument about countries with water shortages.
B) This option speaks about other technological innovations, not about the new desalination process. It doesn't directly impact the engineers' claim.
C) Perfect. This choice supports the argument by stating that the new desalination method, if adopted worldwide, would not cause harm to the environment or increase energy demands. It directly bolsters the engineers' contention, addressing both concerns - more potable water and no adverse environmental impact.
D) This focuses on previous efforts in the same field, not on the newly developed process. It doesn't directly strengthen the argument about this particular desalination process.
E) This option informs us about other teams working on similar projects, but it does nothing to strengthen the argument about the success and impact of the engineers' desalination process.
Additional Analysis About Option C)
Option C is the winner here because it tackles both aspects of the conclusion. It confirms that this new desalination process not only provides more potable water but also does not exacerbate environmental issues. It highlights that the process is so efficient that it doesn't increase the demand for energy resources and harm marine ecosystems, even at a global scale. Hence, option C substantially strengthens the argument.
Bigger GMAT Picture:
On strengthen questions, ACT/GMAC often requires you to understand and address all aspects of the conclusion. A good strengthening statement would affirm or support all facets of the argument's claim. Don't forget to evaluate how well an answer choice is aligned with the conclusion in all its dimensions.
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