Logical Reasoning

PT6 · S2 · Q16 The ancient Romans understood the principles

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The ancient Romans understood the principles of water power very well, and in some outlying parts of their empire they made extensive and excellent use of water as an energy source.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

16.

Which one of the following, if true, contributes most to an explanation of the difference described above in the Romans’ use of water power?

  1. The ancient Romans were adept

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    11% picked this

  2. In the areas in which

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    4% picked this

  3. Water power was relatively vulnerable

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    1% picked this

  4. In most areas to which

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    14% picked this

  5. Correct

    In heavily populated areas the

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    70% picked this

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