Logical Reasoning

PT133 · S2 · Q10 Human settlement of previously

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Human settlement of previously uninhabited areas tends to endanger species of wildlife.

Apparent Paradox

Human settlement of previously uninhabited areas tends to endanger species of wildlife.

The Mississippi kite flourishes in areas that people have settled. In fact, during the five years since 1985 its population has risen far more rapidly in towns than in rural areas.

Evaluate

So why has the Mississippi kite done so well in towns compared with rural areas? The right answer should provide a benefit to kites living in towns compared with rural areas.

10.

Which one of the following, if true, most helps to explain why the Mississippi kite population does not follow the usual pattern?

  1. Residents of prairie towns have

    Enhances the Paradox

    This should chase kites away from towns.

    1% picked this

  2. Towns on the prairies tend

    Too Weak

    This does not provide a benefit to kites living in towns.

    6% picked this

  3. Since the international migratory bird

    Applies to Both

    An answer that applies to both cases cannot explain a difference between those cases. The treaty has been effectively enforced in both towns and rural areas.

    10% picked this

  4. Wildlife such as pigeons and

    Out of Scope

    Pigeons and raccoons are not relevant to the apparent paradox

    1% picked this

  5. Correct

    Trees are denser in towns

    Why this is right

    Greater protection from hail and windstorms for kites’ nests and eggs is definitely a benefit. This helps explain why kites are flourishing in towns compared to rural areas.

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

    83% picked this

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