It is believed that the high levels of traffic and pollution in metropolitan areas contribute to health issues. However, over the past few decades, the population of wild rabbits in the United States has increased, and many Americans have relocated from cities to rural areas. This increased proximity to rabbits has led to a rise in cases of tularemia among the population. The author would likely agree with which of the following conclusions?

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(A) Tularemia is now a more significant risk for rural populations than urban populations.

(B) Rural living can present health hazards.

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(D) Rural living is generally safer than urban living.

(E) Traffic and pollution are less dangerous than tularemia.

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The passage discusses the shift of Americans from urban to rural areas and the resulting health risks associated with increased contact with wild rabbits, specifically the rise in tularemia cases. The author implies that while urban living has its health risks due to pollution and traffic, rural living also…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.

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Selecting a restatement of a premise or a side point instead of the central conclusion.