Preptest 107 Section 4 question 20
Hi all ! I’ve attempted this question twice now and gotten it wrong both times. I really want to understand why I keep choosing the incorrect answer.
Originally, I chose D (which states the natural habitat has not become smaller over the past century). Before even checking the answer key, I recognized a flaw in the core argument: just because a population is declining at the same time the ozone layer is being depleted, it doesn't mean the ozone layer is the primary cause. There could be other factors involved.
I realized this was a "Strengthen Except" question. I chose D because I figured if the habitat hasn't shrunk, it weakens our arguments that the ozone layer is to blame. However, I think I might have forced that logic.
I’m also confused about why A is the correct "except" answer. Can someone explain why D is considered a strengthener and why A is the one that fails to strengthen the argument? I’ve hit a wall with this one! Thanks