The construction of new solar farms is often seen as a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but the manufacturing of solar panels currently poses a greater environmental risk than traditional energy sources. Therefore, if we want to decrease our environmental impact without reducing our energy consumption, we should invest more in solar technology and rely less on fossil fuels.

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

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A) Advances in solar panel technology have significantly reduced their environmental impact during manufacturing.

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B) The environmental damage caused by fossil fuel extraction is often more severe than that caused by solar panel production.

C) Solar farms can be built in areas that do not disrupt local ecosystems.

D) The production of solar panels requires rare materials that are difficult to source sustainably.

E) Solar energy is currently more expensive than energy from fossil fuels.

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The argument states that investing in solar technology is necessary to reduce environmental impact, despite the current risks associated with solar panel manufacturing. To weaken this argument, we need evidence that suggests the risks of solar panel production can be mitigated. Option A states that advances in solar panel…

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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.