A new renewable energy initiative suggests that investing in solar farms is essential to reduce carbon emissions, as the current reliance on coal power plants poses a greater risk to the environment. Therefore, to decrease carbon emissions without reducing energy consumption, we should prioritize funding for solar energy and decrease our dependence on coal.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?

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Solar farms require a significant amount of land, which could lead to habitat destruction.

Coal power plants have been shown to produce less carbon emissions than previously thought.

The initial investment in solar energy is higher than continuing to operate coal plants.

Solar energy production is intermittent and cannot meet energy demands consistently.

Correct

Many countries are successfully transitioning from coal to solar energy without significant issues.

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The argument states that investing in solar farms is necessary to reduce carbon emissions because coal power plants are currently a greater environmental risk. To weaken this argument, we need to show that solar energy may not be a reliable alternative. Option (D) states that solar energy…

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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.