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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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A significant volcanic eruption occurred in the Pacific region, leading to a thick cloud cover that affected weather patterns across North America in the winter of 1990. This suggests that volcanic eruptions can lead to colder temperatures in the atmosphere.
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?
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A significant warming trend in the Arctic was observed in the same year, which may have influenced temperatures across North America.
B
There is a documented correlation between volcanic activity and increased rainfall in Southeast Asia.
C
Following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, temperatures in the region were higher than anticipated based on historical data.
D
The cooling effects of volcanic eruptions can obscure the long-term warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
E
Several months after a volcanic eruption in the Caribbean in the early 20th century, ocean temperatures in the region began to rise.
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DibyashreeApr 12, 2025
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