Garbage dumps do not harm wildlife.

Answer choices

1. A

   Weakens16% picked this

   The baboons that feed on the garbage dump are of a different species from those

   If the baboons that feed on the garbage dump are of a different species from those that do not, it undermines the comparison made in the evidence between the two groups of baboons, suggesting that any observed differences may be inherent species differences rather than effects of garbage feeding.

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2. B

   Weakens3% picked this

   The life expectancy of baboons that eat garbage is significantly lower than that of baboons that

   A lower life expectancy for garbage-eating baboons suggests that although they mature faster and have more offspring, the overall long-term impact on their health is negative, indicating harm from garbage dumps.

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3. C

   Weakens1% picked this

   The cholesterol level of garbage-eating baboons is dangerously higher than that of baboons that do

   A dangerously higher cholesterol level in garbage-eating baboons implies a health risk associated with eating garbage, thereby indicating potential harm to wildlife.

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4. D

   Correct75% picked this

   The population of hyenas that live near unregulated garbage landfills north of the reserve has doubled in

   Why this is right

   This more or less corroborates the evidence the author presented. "It's not just baboons. Hyenas are also 'thriving' near garbage. Their population has doubled!" If anything, this strengthens.

   Skill tested: Weaken · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

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5. E

   Weakens4% picked this

   The rate of birth defects for the baboon population on the reserve has doubled since the

   If the rate of birth defects for the baboon population has doubled since landfills opened, it directly suggests that the introduction of garbage dumps has had a harmful impact on the overall health of the baboon population.

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