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Find the choice that makes the argument's conclusion less likely to be true.
Answers that look negative but attack a claim the argument never relied on.
Find the assumption the argument depends on, then pick the choice that undermines it.
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
Large warm-blooded animals keep their
Too Narrow: Large
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The fossilization process introduces changes
Why this is right
Answer B is correct.
Skill tested: Weaken · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
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Oxygen was more abundant in
Irrelevant Comparison: atmospheric oygen then vs. now
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Small warm-blooded animals like mice
Irrelevant Comparison: small vs. large warmblooded animals
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Warm-blooded animals are more active
Irrelevant Comparison: activity and oxygen use in warm vs. cold blooded animals
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