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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A few years ago, the population of golden eagles was critically low, prompting wildlife experts to start a breeding program in a protected area. Since then, the population of golden eagles has quadrupled, and experts believe this number is sufficient for the species to survive in the wild. However, due to ongoing threats to their habitat, the experts plan to relocate the golden eagles 1,500 miles to a region where the bald eagle, a different species, is thriving. The experts predict that this relocation will ensure the long-term survival of the golden eagles.
Which of the following, if true, challenges the experts' prediction?
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The bald eagle and the golden eagle have been known to compete for the same nesting sites.
Golden eagles have never been observed in the region where the experts intend to relocate them.
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The bald eagle and the golden eagle can coexist peacefully, and this has historically led to an increase in both populations.
D
Bald eagles once shared territory with golden eagles, but over time, the bald eagle's range has shifted north, leaving the golden eagles without a suitable habitat.
E
Some predators that threaten golden eagles do not pose a threat to bald eagles.
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To determine which statement challenges the experts' prediction, we need to analyze the implications of each option. The experts believe that relocating the golden eagles will ensure their survival. However, if golden eagles have never been in the area where they are being relocated, it raises…
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AigulApr 5, 2025
good question
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SukanayaFeb 11, 2025
Can you explain more?
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markApr 16, 2024
appreciated!
What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.
Common trap
Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.
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Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR