Despite increasing international efforts to

Answer choices

1. A

   Weaker Impact14% picked this

   Scientists are better able to preserve the habitats of endangered species now

   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%
2. B

   Correct80% picked this

   Species that would have become extinct have been saved due to the establishment

   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%
3. C

   No Impact1% picked this

   Scientists estimate that at least 2000 species become extinct

   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%
4. D

   No Impact2% picked this

   Many countries do not recognize the increased economic benefit of tourism associated with

   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%
5. E

   No Impact3% picked this

   Programs have been proposed that will transfer endangered species out of habitats that are in

   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%