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CR · Critical Reasoning
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After studying the Earth's climate changes and the 10-year cycle of solar flares for 30 years, researchers have concluded that increased solar flare activity leads to changes in ocean currents that influence global climate. This suggests that climatologists could enhance their climate predictions using this data.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the argument above?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the argument above?
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A) Climate predictions have become more accurate in recent years due to advanced technology.
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B) Researchers can prove that solar flare activity has a direct impact on ocean currents.
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C) Other factors besides solar flare activity have historically allowed climatologists to predict climate changes that are associated with ocean current shifts.
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D) Researchers have not yet discovered the reasons behind the 10-year cycle of solar flares.
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E) It has been shown that changes in ocean currents lead to predictable climate variations.
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FabienMar 5, 2025
thanks!
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