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Snakes exist on every continent except for Antarctica, which is inhospitable to all coldblooded animals. The continent of Australia is home to many of the deadliest snakes in the world. However, the nearby island nation of New Zealand has no snakes at all. Scientists estimate that snakes originated about 100 million years ago when the continents were joined and the snakes stayed on the main land masses of the continents when they split apart. Snakes are absent from New Zealand because they are unable to swim and therefore could not make the journey.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion of the above argument?
(A) Snakes are found in South America at latitudes farther south than New Zealand.
(B) Islands like Hawaii and New Zealand are very aggressive about preventing an accidental introduction of snakes.
(C) Sea snakes can swim and are present in the warmer oceans of the world.
(D) Snakes are also absent from other major islands, such as Hawaii, Ireland, and Greenland.
(E) Snakes are found on many other islands of the Pacific Ocean.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion of the above argument?
(A) Snakes are found in South America at latitudes farther south than New Zealand.
(B) Islands like Hawaii and New Zealand are very aggressive about preventing an accidental introduction of snakes.
(C) Sea snakes can swim and are present in the warmer oceans of the world.
(D) Snakes are also absent from other major islands, such as Hawaii, Ireland, and Greenland.
(E) Snakes are found on many other islands of the Pacific Ocean.
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(D) Snakes are also absent from other major islands, such as Hawaii, Ireland, and Greenland.
This statement, if true, would strengthen the conclusion of the argument by showing a pattern that snakes are absent from other major islands, not just New Zealand. This supports the idea that snakes were unable to make the journey to these islands due to their inability to swim.
Explanation for other options:
(A) The presence of snakes in South America at latitudes farther south than New Zealand does not provide a reason for their absence in New Zealand or explain the connection between swimming and their distribution.
(B) While this statement highlights the efforts of island nations to prevent the accidental introduction of snakes, it does not strengthen the argument that snakes are absent from New Zealand due to their inability to swim.
(C) Sea snakes can swim, but this statement does not address the absence of snakes in New Zealand, nor does it provide evidence supporting the conclusion that other types of snakes could not make the journey.
(E) The presence of snakes on other Pacific islands does not explain why snakes are absent from New Zealand or strengthen the argument that their inability to swim is the reason for their absence.
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This statement, if true, would strengthen the conclusion of the argument by showing a pattern that snakes are absent from other major islands, not just New Zealand. This supports the idea that snakes were unable to make the journey to these islands due to their inability to swim.
Explanation for other options:
(A) The presence of snakes in South America at latitudes farther south than New Zealand does not provide a reason for their absence in New Zealand or explain the connection between swimming and their distribution.
(B) While this statement highlights the efforts of island nations to prevent the accidental introduction of snakes, it does not strengthen the argument that snakes are absent from New Zealand due to their inability to swim.
(C) Sea snakes can swim, but this statement does not address the absence of snakes in New Zealand, nor does it provide evidence supporting the conclusion that other types of snakes could not make the journey.
(E) The presence of snakes on other Pacific islands does not explain why snakes are absent from New Zealand or strengthen the argument that their inability to swim is the reason for their absence.
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A. This statement provides information about the distribution of snakes in South America but does not directly address the conclusion. It does not strengthen the argument that snakes are absent from New Zealand due to their inability to swim.
B. This statement does not supports or talks about the conclusion.
C. This statement presents information about sea snakes and their ability to swim, but it does not directly strengthen the conclusion about snakes being absent from New Zealand. It does not explain why sea snakes are not found in New Zealand or how their swimming abilities relate to the absence of snakes in the country.
D. This statement supports the conclusion by providing additional examples of major islands where snakes are absent. If snakes are absent from various major islands, it strengthens the argument that the inability to swim is a significant factor in their absence from New Zealand. This option strengthens the conclusion and is a potential candidate for the correct answer.
E. This statement contradicts the conclusion by stating that snakes are found on many other islands in the Pacific Ocean. Since the conclusion is that snakes are absent from New Zealand due to their inability to swim, this statement weakens rather than strengthens the argument.
B. This statement does not supports or talks about the conclusion.
C. This statement presents information about sea snakes and their ability to swim, but it does not directly strengthen the conclusion about snakes being absent from New Zealand. It does not explain why sea snakes are not found in New Zealand or how their swimming abilities relate to the absence of snakes in the country.
D. This statement supports the conclusion by providing additional examples of major islands where snakes are absent. If snakes are absent from various major islands, it strengthens the argument that the inability to swim is a significant factor in their absence from New Zealand. This option strengthens the conclusion and is a potential candidate for the correct answer.
E. This statement contradicts the conclusion by stating that snakes are found on many other islands in the Pacific Ocean. Since the conclusion is that snakes are absent from New Zealand due to their inability to swim, this statement weakens rather than strengthens the argument.
