Logical Reasoning

PT107 · S1 · Q25 The indigenous people of Tasmania

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The indigenous people of Tasmania are clearly related to the indigenous people of Australia but were separated from them when the land bridge between Australia and Tasmania disappeared approximately 10,000 years ago.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

25.

Each of the following, if true, would contribute to an explanation of differences described above EXCEPT:

  1. After the disappearance of the

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. Correct

    Devices such as the spear-thrower

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    85% picked this

  3. Technological innovations such as fishing

    Trap

    5% picked this

  4. Indigenous people of Australia developed

    Trap

    4% picked this

  5. Although the technological and cultural

    Trap

    5% picked this

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