Eight large craters run

Answer choices

1. A

   Too Weak16% picked this

   A similar but shorter line of craters that are all the same age is known to have been

   This example is not similar enough to support the conclusion since the these craters are all of the same age.

   16%
2. B

   Correct49% picked this

   No known natural cause would likely account for eight meteorite craters of different ages forming

   Why this is right

   This makes it unlikely that the craters were formed by meteorites and more likely that they craters were formed by volcanic events.

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

   49%
3. C

   Weaken2% picked this

   There is no independent evidence of either meteorites or volcanic activity in the region where

   This makes it less likely that the craters were caused by volcanic events.

   2%
4. D

   Weaken4% picked this

   There is no independent evidence of a volcanic event strong enough to have created the high­ pressure shocks that are characteristic

   This makes it less likely that the craters were caused by volcanic events.

   4%
5. E

   Out of Scope29% picked this

   No known single meteor shower has created exactly eight impact craters that form

   The craters discussed in the argument are of different ages, while this is about eight craters of the same age.

   29%