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Situation: Geologic evidence strongly suggests that at some point in the next decade, the La Maria volcano will erupt. News of the potential eruption is likely to cause tourists to stay away from destinations in La Maria County.
Goal: The La Maria Chamber of Commerce wishes to maintain the present high rate of tourism in La Maria County.
Proposal for consideration: Develop an advertising campaign that emphasizes the safety of La Maria destinations in the case of a volcano eruption.
In light of the situation, which of the following, if true, most strongly argues that adopting the proposal would be an ineffective way of achieving the goal?
(A) Tourists who visit La Maria County rate safety as one of their top priorities in choosing a vacation destination.
(B) All over the world, there are active volcanoes near areas whose economies depend on tourism.
(C) Very few visitors to La Maria County participate in volcano-related activities such as camping and hiking.
(D) Most potential vacationers to La Maria County are not aware that the volcano is active, and would discover that it is through advertisements that emphasize the area's safety.
(E) Compared to tourist destinations that are not near active volcanoes, La Maria County is an inexpensive place for a family to vacation.
Goal: The La Maria Chamber of Commerce wishes to maintain the present high rate of tourism in La Maria County.
Proposal for consideration: Develop an advertising campaign that emphasizes the safety of La Maria destinations in the case of a volcano eruption.
In light of the situation, which of the following, if true, most strongly argues that adopting the proposal would be an ineffective way of achieving the goal?
(A) Tourists who visit La Maria County rate safety as one of their top priorities in choosing a vacation destination.
(B) All over the world, there are active volcanoes near areas whose economies depend on tourism.
(C) Very few visitors to La Maria County participate in volcano-related activities such as camping and hiking.
(D) Most potential vacationers to La Maria County are not aware that the volcano is active, and would discover that it is through advertisements that emphasize the area's safety.
(E) Compared to tourist destinations that are not near active volcanoes, La Maria County is an inexpensive place for a family to vacation.
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Correct Answer: (D)
Reason: The proposal aims to reassure tourists about safety, but if most potential vacationers are unaware that the La Maria volcano is active, an advertising campaign emphasizing safety could actually backfire. By drawing attention to the volcano’s activity, the campaign might make tourists more concerned about safety, causing them to avoid the area. This would directly undermine the goal of maintaining high tourism rates.
Eliminating the Other Options:
(A) Tourists who visit La Maria County rate safety as one of their top priorities in choosing a vacation destination.
❌ Incorrect: While this suggests that safety is important to tourists, it does not show that the advertising campaign would be ineffective. If anything, it could support the idea that a well-crafted safety campaign might be reassuring.
(B) All over the world, there are active volcanoes near areas whose economies depend on tourism.
❌ Incorrect: This statement suggests that tourism can coexist with active volcanoes, but it does not address whether the proposed advertising campaign will help or hurt tourism in La Maria County.
(C) Very few visitors to La Maria County participate in volcano-related activities such as camping and hiking.
❌ Incorrect: This implies that many tourists are not directly engaging with the volcano, but it does not show that an advertising campaign about safety would be ineffective in maintaining tourism rates.
(E) Compared to tourist destinations that are not near active volcanoes, La Maria County is an inexpensive place for a family to vacation.
❌ Incorrect: While affordability could make La Maria attractive to tourists, it does not address whether the proposed advertising campaign will be effective or not.
Reason: The proposal aims to reassure tourists about safety, but if most potential vacationers are unaware that the La Maria volcano is active, an advertising campaign emphasizing safety could actually backfire. By drawing attention to the volcano’s activity, the campaign might make tourists more concerned about safety, causing them to avoid the area. This would directly undermine the goal of maintaining high tourism rates.
Eliminating the Other Options:
(A) Tourists who visit La Maria County rate safety as one of their top priorities in choosing a vacation destination.
❌ Incorrect: While this suggests that safety is important to tourists, it does not show that the advertising campaign would be ineffective. If anything, it could support the idea that a well-crafted safety campaign might be reassuring.
(B) All over the world, there are active volcanoes near areas whose economies depend on tourism.
❌ Incorrect: This statement suggests that tourism can coexist with active volcanoes, but it does not address whether the proposed advertising campaign will help or hurt tourism in La Maria County.
(C) Very few visitors to La Maria County participate in volcano-related activities such as camping and hiking.
❌ Incorrect: This implies that many tourists are not directly engaging with the volcano, but it does not show that an advertising campaign about safety would be ineffective in maintaining tourism rates.
(E) Compared to tourist destinations that are not near active volcanoes, La Maria County is an inexpensive place for a family to vacation.
❌ Incorrect: While affordability could make La Maria attractive to tourists, it does not address whether the proposed advertising campaign will be effective or not.
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Step 1: Identify the goal
The La Maria Chamber of Commerce wants to maintain high tourism rates despite concerns about a potential volcanic eruption.
Step 2: Understand the proposal
The plan is to run an advertising campaign emphasizing the safety of La Maria destinations in case of an eruption.
Step 3: Find the option that weakens the proposal
We need to find an answer choice that suggests the campaign would not work to maintain tourism.
Step 4: Analyze each option
(A) Tourists who visit La Maria County rate safety as one of their top priorities in choosing a vacation destination.
- This suggests safety matters to tourists, but it does not indicate whether the campaign would be effective or not. (Incorrect)
(B) All over the world, there are active volcanoes near areas whose economies depend on tourism.
- This is general information and does not indicate whether the ad campaign will succeed or fail. (Incorrect)
(C) Very few visitors to La Maria County participate in volcano-related activities such as camping and hiking.
- This does not indicate whether tourists will be deterred by the volcano’s activity. (Incorrect)
(D) Most potential vacationers to La Maria County are not aware that the volcano is active, and would discover that it is through advertisements that emphasize the area's safety.
- This suggests that the campaign could backfire by making people aware of the danger, which could lead to more tourists staying away instead of reassuring them. (Correct)
(E) Compared to tourist destinations that are not near active volcanoes, La Maria County is an inexpensive place for a family to vacation.
- This suggests a financial advantage but does not show why the ad campaign would fail. (Incorrect)
Step 5: Conclusion
The best answer is (D) because it shows that the campaign could actually increase awareness of the volcano, reducing tourism instead of maintaining it.
The La Maria Chamber of Commerce wants to maintain high tourism rates despite concerns about a potential volcanic eruption.
Step 2: Understand the proposal
The plan is to run an advertising campaign emphasizing the safety of La Maria destinations in case of an eruption.
Step 3: Find the option that weakens the proposal
We need to find an answer choice that suggests the campaign would not work to maintain tourism.
Step 4: Analyze each option
(A) Tourists who visit La Maria County rate safety as one of their top priorities in choosing a vacation destination.
- This suggests safety matters to tourists, but it does not indicate whether the campaign would be effective or not. (Incorrect)
(B) All over the world, there are active volcanoes near areas whose economies depend on tourism.
- This is general information and does not indicate whether the ad campaign will succeed or fail. (Incorrect)
(C) Very few visitors to La Maria County participate in volcano-related activities such as camping and hiking.
- This does not indicate whether tourists will be deterred by the volcano’s activity. (Incorrect)
(D) Most potential vacationers to La Maria County are not aware that the volcano is active, and would discover that it is through advertisements that emphasize the area's safety.
- This suggests that the campaign could backfire by making people aware of the danger, which could lead to more tourists staying away instead of reassuring them. (Correct)
(E) Compared to tourist destinations that are not near active volcanoes, La Maria County is an inexpensive place for a family to vacation.
- This suggests a financial advantage but does not show why the ad campaign would fail. (Incorrect)
Step 5: Conclusion
The best answer is (D) because it shows that the campaign could actually increase awareness of the volcano, reducing tourism instead of maintaining it.
