Free Practice Question
CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
Weaken
A significant volcanic eruption occurred in the Caribbean, leading to a thick cloud of ash that spread across the region in the spring of 1990. Consequently, it was concluded that such eruptions lead to a decrease in regional temperatures.
Which of the following statements, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?
Which of the following statements, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?
Answer Choices
Sign in to reveal the correct answerA
A few months after the eruption, temperatures in the Caribbean were higher than the seasonal average.
B
The ash cloud from the eruption was quickly dispersed by strong winds, having little lasting effect.
C
There is a correlation between volcanic eruptions and increased rainfall in the Amazon rainforest.
D
The eruption coincided with an unusual warming trend in the Atlantic Ocean.
E
Several studies indicate that volcanic eruptions have a negligible impact on long-term climate patterns.
Reveal the correct answer
Sign in for free to check your answer and unlock the full explanation.
Track your performance and improve
Get detailed analytics, unlock full explanations, and move up difficulty tiers as you practice.
Explanation
Unlock the full explanation
Create a free account to reveal the correct answer, see the step-by-step explanation, and start tracking your GMAT progress.
Comments
4
Sign in to join the discussion
M
MapFeb 28, 2025
thanks for posting
Details
Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR