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Environmentalists who are concerned with the status of sharks should not worry. Shark attacks on humans are on the rise, which is a sure sign that the shark population is also growing.
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?
A. Marine biologists who study sharks have noticed that schools of sharks are steadily growing.
B. Most of the shark attacks are perpetrated by Great White sharks.
C. Many of the attacks are taking place in secluded waters where humans are not commonly found.
D. Overfishing has reduced the regular food supply for sharks, causing them to search out new sources of food.
E. Rogue sharks continue to attack humans in shallow waters.
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?
A. Marine biologists who study sharks have noticed that schools of sharks are steadily growing.
B. Most of the shark attacks are perpetrated by Great White sharks.
C. Many of the attacks are taking place in secluded waters where humans are not commonly found.
D. Overfishing has reduced the regular food supply for sharks, causing them to search out new sources of food.
E. Rogue sharks continue to attack humans in shallow waters.
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Environmentalists who are concerned with the status of sharks should not worry. Shark attacks on humans are on the rise, which is a sure sign that the shark population is also growing.
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?
A. Marine biologists who study sharks have noticed that schools of sharks are steadily growing. Incorrect
support argument
B. Most of the shark attacks are perpetrated by Great White sharks. Incorrect
cant weakens argument, partially support
C. Many of the attacks are taking place in secluded waters where humans are not commonly found. Incorrect
but cant say shark population is not growing
D. Overfishing has reduced the regular food supply for sharks, causing them to search out new sources of food. Correct
so, shark attacks humans for decreased food supply, not for increased population
E. Rogue sharks continue to attack humans in shallow waters. Incorrect
additional info, cant weakens
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?
A. Marine biologists who study sharks have noticed that schools of sharks are steadily growing. Incorrect
support argument
B. Most of the shark attacks are perpetrated by Great White sharks. Incorrect
cant weakens argument, partially support
C. Many of the attacks are taking place in secluded waters where humans are not commonly found. Incorrect
but cant say shark population is not growing
D. Overfishing has reduced the regular food supply for sharks, causing them to search out new sources of food. Correct
so, shark attacks humans for decreased food supply, not for increased population
E. Rogue sharks continue to attack humans in shallow waters. Incorrect
additional info, cant weakens
25 Feb 2022, 09:23
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Environmentalists who are concerned with the status of sharks should not worry. Shark attacks on humans are on the rise, which is a sure sign that the shark population is also growing.
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?
A. Marine biologists who study sharks have noticed that schools of sharks are steadily growing.
B. Most of the shark attacks are perpetrated by Great White sharks.
C. Many of the attacks are taking place in secluded waters where humans are not commonly found.
D. Overfishing has reduced the regular food supply for sharks, causing them to search out new sources of food.
E. Rogue sharks continue to attack humans in shallow waters.
I feel the answer is C. If the number of people commonly found on the secluded waters is less then the no. of attacks is less so the shark population is also not growing. Moreover, if the humans available for the sharks is less then the food availability is less so the population will not grow but survive.
In D when they start searching for alternate sources they may find humans. This supports the premise attacks on humans are on the rise so it is supporting the statement that more attacks may be possible.
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?
A. Marine biologists who study sharks have noticed that schools of sharks are steadily growing.
B. Most of the shark attacks are perpetrated by Great White sharks.
C. Many of the attacks are taking place in secluded waters where humans are not commonly found.
D. Overfishing has reduced the regular food supply for sharks, causing them to search out new sources of food.
E. Rogue sharks continue to attack humans in shallow waters.
I feel the answer is C. If the number of people commonly found on the secluded waters is less then the no. of attacks is less so the shark population is also not growing. Moreover, if the humans available for the sharks is less then the food availability is less so the population will not grow but survive.
In D when they start searching for alternate sources they may find humans. This supports the premise attacks on humans are on the rise so it is supporting the statement that more attacks may be possible.
