Logical Reasoning

PT137 · S4 · Q1 Economist: Prosperity is a driving force

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Economist: Prosperity is a driving force behind increases in the release of carbon dioxide, the main cause of global warming.

Evidence

As incomes rise, more people spend money on energy-consuming devices such as cars, thereby producing more carbon dioxide.

Also, in countries that experienced deep economic recessions, there were steep drops in carbon dioxide emissions.

Conclusion

Prosperity is a driving force behind increases in the release of carbon dioxide, the main cause of global warming.

Evaluate

The argument is designed to support a causal relationship between economic prosperity and increases in the release of carbon dioxide. The word “also” implies that the second and third statements both support the first statement.

1.

Which one of the following most accurately states the overall conclusion drawn in the economist's argument?

  1. Carbon dioxide is the main

    Too Narrow

    While this point is included within the argument’s conclusion, the main point is broader and includes a linkage between economic prosperity and increases in the release of carbon dioxide.

    6% picked this

  2. Correct

    Prosperity is an important cause

    Why this is right

    This best paraphrases the argument’s main point.

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

    90% picked this

  3. When incomes rise, more people

    Premise

    This is part of the argument’s first premise.

    2% picked this

  4. Countries that experienced deep economic

    Premise

    This is the argument’s second premise.

    0% picked this

  5. When people spend money on

    Premise

    This is part of the argument’s first premise.

    3% picked this

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