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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
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A recent environmental survey conducted in various urban areas revealed that glass constitutes a smaller proportion of all waste than metal products do, regardless of whether the waste is assessed by weight or volume. The environmental impact of a specific weight or volume of waste is approximately the same whether the waste is glass or metal. Contrary to common belief, therefore, the current use of glass actually causes less harm to the environment overall than that of metal products. The main conclusion of the argument is
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the ratio of weight to volume is the same for glass waste as it is for metal waste
B
glass constitutes a smaller proportion of the nation's total waste than do metal products
C
common belief views the use of metal products as less harmful to the environment than the use of products made from glass
D
contrary to common belief, a transition from the use of metal products to the use of glass would benefit the environment overall
E
currently, more harm is being done to the environment overall by the use of metal than by the use of glass
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RonJan 22, 2025
thanks for posting
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