Max: Although doing so

Answer choices

1. A

   Correct62% picked this

   It takes for granted that the economic incentive to construct colonies on the Moon will grow sufficiently to cause such a

   Why this is right

   This points out the difference between having an incentive to construct colonies on the Moon and having an incentive strong enough to make someone actually do so.

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

   62%
2. B

   Too Strong28% picked this

   It takes for granted that the only way of relieving severe overcrowding on Earth is the construction of

   The argument takes for granted that the construction of colonies on the Moon will relieve severe overcrowding on Earth, however it does not assume that it is the only way to relieve severe overcrowding on Earth.

   28%
3. C

   Too Weak3% picked this

   It overlooks the possibility that colonies will be built on the Moon regardless of any economic incentive to construct such colonies to

   That colonies will be constructed on the Moon regardless of the economic incentive to construct such colonies does not undermine the conclusion that such colonies will be built.

   3%
4. D

   Out of Scope4% picked this

   It overlooks the possibility that colonies on the Moon might themselves

   If colonies on the Moon were to become overcrowded, that would not undermine the conclusion that such colonies would be constructed.

   4%
5. E

   Reversal2% picked this

   It takes for granted that none of the human population would prefer to live on the Moon unless

   This reverses the relationship assumed in the argument that if Earth were to be seriously overcrowded, there would be people who would prefer to live on the Moon.

   2%