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CR · Critical Reasoning
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After studying the ocean currents and the 7-year cycle of El Niño events for 30 years, researchers have concluded that increased El Niño activity leads to significant changes in marine biodiversity. They suggest that marine biologists will be able to enhance their conservation strategies based on this finding.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?
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Marine biodiversity changes are primarily influenced by factors other than El Niño events.
B
Researchers have proven that El Niño events directly impact marine biodiversity.
C
Conservation strategies have improved significantly in the last 30 years regardless of El Niño activity.
D
The reasons behind the 7-year cycle of El Niño events are still not fully understood.
E
It has been shown that changes in ocean currents can predict shifts in marine biodiversity.
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NelseeApr 7, 2025
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