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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A group of archaeologists discovered a set of ancient pottery shards at a dig site. Initially, they believed the shards belonged to a type of pottery known for its intricate designs, as the patterns on the shards were quite detailed. However, the size of the shards was much smaller than typical pieces from that pottery type. Based on this evidence, the archaeologists concluded that the shards must belong to a different, yet related, style of pottery.
Which of the following, if true, would best provide evidence showing that the conclusion above is possibly flawed?
Which of the following, if true, would best provide evidence showing that the conclusion above is possibly flawed?
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The intricate designs of pottery can vary significantly in size depending on the region.
B
Many ancient pottery styles have been lost to history, making classification difficult.
C
The smaller shards could represent a juvenile form of the pottery style in question.
D
Pottery from different cultures can share similar design elements.
E
The patterns on the shards are consistent with a known style of pottery that is unrelated.
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SuryaMar 30, 2025
Good question
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