Polystyrene egg containers are created by the injection of polymers

Question

Polystyrene egg containers are created by the injection of polymers and gaseous compounds into a mold at high pressure. The gases in the final form are released upon destruction of the object and are harmful to the earth's ozone layer. Therefore, cardboard egg containers are better for the earth's ecology than polystyrene ones.

Which of the following, if true, undermines the author's conclusion?

Which of the following, if true, undermines the author's conclusion?

A. In some countries, egg containers have been completely abolished, and consumers are required to bring their own when buying eggs.

B. Contrary to popular belief, ever since the implementation to environmental reforms, the area of ozone depletion is increasing in size constantly.

C. Injection molding is a common industrial process that is responsible for the manufacturing of almost all packaging products.

D. Many countries have successfully banned the use of ozone-destructive chemicals by any form of industry.

E. Cardboard egg container production requires the use of an artificial resin that remains in the object and poisons the atmosphere upon the object's decomposition.

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Dereno · Answer

The question stem explains about egg containers making a comparison between Polystyrene egg containers and cardboard egg containers, and their impact on environment. The author ✍️ concludes that :  Card board egg containers are better for earths ecology than polystyrene ones “.

We need to WEAKEN THE CONCLUSION. Let’s look into each and every option in detail.

A. In some countries, egg containers have been completely abolished, and consumers are required to bring their own when buying eggs.

Comparison between polystyrene egg containers and cardboard containers are not made. Hence out of scope option.

B. Contrary to popular belief, ever since the implementation to environmental reforms, the area of ozone depletion is increasing in size constantly.

It explains the depletion of ozone layer in general and no comparison between the two items in question is made. Out of scope .

C.  Injection molding is a common industrial process that is responsible for the manufacturing of almost all packaging products.

A technology used to manufacture products or goods doesn’t make sense to the conclusion of author. Out of scope.

D. Many countries have successfully banned the use of ozone-destructive chemicals by any form of industry.

It explains the steps taken by various countries to prevent ozone depletion. But, it fails to weaken the conclusion.

E. Cardboard egg container production requires the use of an artificial resin that remains in the object and poisons the atmosphere upon the object's decomposition.

This option is a Weakener. Since, the cardboard egg container which was applauded for its ecological benefit, has an artificial resin which poisons the atmosphere. Hence, this weakens the conclusion.

This statement directly undermines the author's conclusion by presenting a negative environmental impact of cardboard containers. Hence  option E

Abhiswarup · Answer

The passage explains polystyrene egg containers is harmful for atmosphere and leads to ozone depletion. Author says cardboard egg containers are better for earth. 
The question need statement which weakens the author's conclusion that cardboard egg containers are better.
Lets examine the statements:
A. In some countries, egg containers have been completely abolished, and consumers are required to bring their own when buying eggs. Doesn't say anything about cardboard egg containers rather in a way strengthen that polystyrene egg containers are harmful and therefor abolished in some countries. Eliminate.

B. Contrary to popular belief, ever since the implementation to environmental reforms, the area of ozone depletion is increasing in size constantly. Irrelevant. Eliminate.

C. Injection molding is a common industrial process that is responsible for the manufacturing of almost all packaging products. No information for cardboard container/polystyrene containers. Eliminate

D. Many countries have successfully banned the use of ozone-destructive chemicals by any form of industry. Not relevant. Eliminate

E. Cardboard egg container production requires the use of an artificial resin that remains in the object and poisons the atmosphere upon the object's decomposition. Explains even after using cardboard egg containers it can cause harm to atmosphere. Thus correct answer is E.

skasmani · Answer

“ cardboard egg containers are better for the earth's ecology than polystyrene ones”
Option E directly addresses the point in question, hence E

Anjaligeda · Answer

In the above CR, We have to weaken the conclusion made by the author, (i.e. to prove that cardboard egg containers are not better)

The  option E   successfully weaken the conclusion which says that,

"Cardboard egg container production requires the use of an artificial resin that remains in the object and poisons the atmosphere upon the object's decomposition."

Bunuel · Answer

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION

Polystyrene egg containers are created by the injection of polymers and gaseous compounds into a mold at high pressure. The gases in the final form are released upon destruction of the object and are harmful to the earth's ozone layer. Therefore, cardboard egg containers are better for the earth's ecology than polystyrene ones.

Which of the following, if true, undermines the author's conclusion?

Which of the following, if true, undermines the author's conclusion?

A. In some countries, egg containers have been completely abolished, and consumers are required to bring their own when buying eggs.

To solve this Conclusion Weakening question, first break down the argument. The first two sentences contain premises which provide factual data; the last sentence uses the conclusion conjunction Therefore so it's the argument's conclusion:

Premise A: polystyrene egg containers are made by injecting polymers and gases into a mold
 +
Premise B: when the containers are destroyed, they release the gases which harm the ozone layer
 =
Conclusion: cardboard egg containers are better for the environment than polystyrene ones

Possible assumption: cardboard egg containers do not affect the environment in any negative way

Weakening Data: ?

You are required to find data that weakens the conclusion that cardboard egg containers are better for the environment than polystyrene ones. The correct answer could be one that exposes the argument's assumption.

This answer choice attacks the argument's assumption that cardboard containers have no negative effect on the environment. It does so by describing the destructive qualities of such containers, thereby weakening the author's conclusion that they are better for the environment.

B. Contrary to popular belief, ever since the implementation to environmental reforms, the area of ozone depletion is increasing in size constantly.

Incorrect.

To solve this Conclusion Weakening question, first break down the argument. The first two sentences contain premises which provide factual data; the last sentence uses the conclusion conjunction Therefore so it's the argument's conclusion:

Premise A: polystyrene egg containers are made by injecting polymers and gases into a mold
 +
Premise B: when the containers are destroyed, they release the gases which harm the ozone layer
 =
Conclusion: cardboard egg containers are better for the environment than polystyrene ones

Possible assumption: cardboard egg containers do not affect the environment in any negative way

Weakening Data: ?

You are required to find data that weakens the conclusion that cardboard egg containers are better for the environment than polystyrene ones. The correct answer could be one that exposes the argument's assumption.

This answer choice emphasizes the problematic condition of the ozone layer, and therefore strengthens the conclusion that cardboard egg containers are better for the environment than polystyrene ones (which damage the ozone layer). However, you were supposed to weaken the conclusion.

C. Injection molding is a common industrial process that is responsible for the manufacturing of almost all packaging products.

Incorrect.

This answer choice neither weakens nor strengthens the conclusion; it simply goes into further detail about the injection molding process, but this does nothing to weaken the author's claim that cardboard egg containers are better for the environment.

D. Many countries have successfully banned the use of ozone-destructive chemicals by any form of industry.

Incorrect.

This answer choice neither weakens nor strengthens the conclusion. It simply broadens our knowledge about the world's progress in stopping ozone destruction, but this does nothing to weaken the author's claim that cardboard egg containers are better for the environment.

E. Cardboard egg container production requires the use of an artificial resin that remains in the object and poisons the atmosphere upon the object's decomposition.

This answer choice attacks the argument's assumption that cardboard containers have no negative effect on the environment. It does so by describing the destructive qualities of such containers, thereby weakening the author's conclusion that they are better for the environment.

Polystyrene egg containers are created by the injection of polymers

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