Logical Reasoning

PT120 · S1 · Q2 Despite increasing international efforts to

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Despite increasing international efforts to protect the natural habitats of endangered species of animals, the rate at which these species are becoming extinct continues to rise.

Conclusion (it is clear that)

Efforts to protect the natural habitats of endangered species are wasted.

Evidence

The rate at which endangered species are becoming extinct continues to rise.

Evaluate

Given that the rate of extinctions is increasing, how could we argue that conservation efforts are not wasted? We would need to show that these efforts have had successful outcomes, such as preventing certain extinctions or providing other positive impacts, which the argument has not accounted for.

Goal

Let's find an answer that provides an example of how conservation efforts have positively impacted the survival of species or contributed to other benefits, thus demonstrating that they aren't a waste.

2.

Which one of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

  1. Scientists are better able to

    Weaker Impact

    This suggests that scientists are now better able to preserve habitats than ever before. While it implies that efforts are improving, it doesn't directly address whether these efforts have successfully reduced extinctions or saved species.

    14% picked this

  2. Correct

    Species that would have become

    Why this is right

    This states that species that would've become extinct have been saved due to the establishment of animal refuges, directly countering the conclusion by evidencing that efforts have successfully prevented some extinctions, indicating value in these efforts.

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

    80% picked this

  3. Scientists estimate that at least

    No Impact

    This provides a statistic on annual extinctions but doesn't address the impact or effectiveness of current conservation efforts, failing to challenge the conclusion about their value.

    1% picked this

  4. Many countries do not recognize

    No Impact

    This mentions the unrecognized economic benefits of tourism associated with preserved habitats, which doesn’t directly pertain to the argument about species extinction rates and the efficacy of conservation efforts.

    2% picked this

  5. Programs have been proposed that

    No Impact

    This discusses proposed programs to relocate species but doesn’t address the actual impact or success of current conservation efforts, remaining irrelevant to the conclusion.

    3% picked this

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