The region's water authority is

Answer choices

1. A

   Opposite Impact7% picked this

   There are now more water storage reservoirs in the region than there were

   This speaks to something that's changed, but if there are more water reservoirs now, then it's harder for us to argue that we need to impose water restrictions.

   7%
2. B

   Correct85% picked this

   The population of the region is approximately three times greater than it was

   Why this is right

   This statement highlights a dramatic change in water demand due to a larger population. Even though reservoir levels are the same, a greater population would likely consume more water, so we can say that our situation now is more dire than it was ten years ago.

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

   85%
3. C

   Opposite Impact4% picked this

   The region currently has more sources outside the drought-stricken area from which to draw water than it

   This speaks to something that's changed, but if there are more sources for water than there were ten years ago, then it's harder for us to argue that we need to impose water restrictions.

   4%
4. D

   Opposite Impact3% picked this

   The water-consuming home appliances and fixtures sold today are designed to use water more efficiently than those

   Another distinction that means we're better off when it comes to water use now than we were ten years ago. This suggests that water usage in households could be more efficient now, diminishing the need for restrictions rather than supporting it.

   3%
5. E

   Opposite (if anything)1% picked this

   The price of water for residential use is significantly higher in the region than it is in regions

   If the price of water is high in this region, then people will be motivated to consume less water, which makes it harder for us to say we need to impose water restrictions.

   1%