Recent studies show that despite global efforts to reduce plastic waste by banning single-use plastics, the amount of plastic debris washing up on beaches has not decreased. Evidence of this is the consistent volume of plastic waste found during beach cleanups over the past year compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, environmental scientists have not concluded that these bans are ineffective.

Which of the following would, if true, provide the strongest reason for the scientists' reaction to the findings?

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The production of single-use plastics has been significantly reduced in most countries over the past decade.

The amount of plastic waste produced annually varies significantly from year to year.

Many countries have implemented strict regulations against the use of single-use plastics in the past few years.

Strong ocean currents in the past twelve months have carried more debris to coastal areas than usual.

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Plastic waste can persist in the ocean environment for hundreds of years before decomposing.

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What this question tests

Whether you can identify the option that most bolsters an argument's conclusion.

Choosing an option that is consistent with the argument but adds no new support, or that shifts the topic.