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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Resolve a Paradox
A particularly intense drought struck the Midwest after the region experienced a significant dust storm caused by agricultural practices in the summer of 1934. Therefore, it is clear that poor farming methods can lead to drier conditions than would typically occur..
Which of the following statements, if true, most seriously undermines the argument above?
Which of the following statements, if true, most seriously undermines the argument above?
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A severe rainstorm in 1935 helped to alleviate the drought conditions in the Midwest.
B
There is a strong correlation between dust storms and the frequency of tornadoes in the region.
C
In the years following the dust storm, crop yields in the Midwest were higher than average.
D
The effects of poor agricultural practices can sometimes be offset by natural weather patterns.
E
A study showed that droughts in the Midwest are primarily caused by climate change.
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RahulMar 31, 2025
I feel inclined towards option e more as it invalidates the claim that drought was caused by poor farming practices.
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