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CR · Critical Reasoning
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Sediment from a pond on a remote island in the eastern part of Lake Michigan contains harmful substances, including DDT, a pesticide that was previously produced and utilized, not in the nearby areas of Michigan or the northern United States, but in the southern United States. No waste disposal has taken place on the island. The pond is situated at a height that prevents water from Lake Michigan from flowing into it. The statements above, if true, most strongly support which of the following hypotheses?
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The waters of the pond are less polluted than those of Lake Michigan.
B
The DDT was transported to the island through atmospheric currents.
C
Banning pesticides like DDT does not benefit the ecosystem.
D
DDT is harmful to humans but not to other living organisms.
E
Levels of DDT in the soil of agricultural regions are too low to be detected.
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PrathyooshFeb 19, 2025
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