Economist: Prosperity is a driving force

Answer choices

1. A

   Too Narrow6% picked this

   Carbon dioxide is the main cause of

   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%
2. B

   Correct89% picked this

   Prosperity is an important cause of increases in the release of

   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.

   89%
3. C

   Premise2% picked this

   When incomes rise, more people spend money on

   This is part of the argument’s first premise.

   2%
4. D

   Premise0% picked this

   Countries that experienced deep economic recessions also experienced steep drops in

   This is the argument’s second premise.

   0%
5. E

   Premise3% picked this

   When people spend money on energy-consuming devices, more carbon dioxide is produced

   This is part of the argument’s first premise.

   3%