Logical reasoning PrepTest 118 · Section 3 · Question 8

Incorrect. While the Development Commission does compare Figoria to other countries it never mentions an international agreement and it doesn't want regulations anyway so this answer is out of scope.

Incorrect. This answer cuts against the pro—development argument of the Development Commission.

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Argument/Argument

Valid or Flawed:
Flawed/Flawed

Question Type:
Strengthen (Principle)

Stimulus Summary:
FWC: Developing wetlands endangers species so we need to offset development with the creation of new wetlands ensuring that species aren't threatened.

FDC: Other countries don't care about wildlife and we've focused on conservation anyway. We need to develop to grow and it might not affect the wildlife so we have as much of a right to develop our wetlands as others!

Answer Anticipation:
First let's be sure that we're celar on which argument we're trying to strengthen with a principle—it's the second one made by the Development Commission.

Its argument is that Figoria is different from other nations—they've conserved and thus development may not negatively affect the wildlife. As such development should continue.

Any answer that highlights this connection will serve to strengthen this argument.

Answer Explanation:
This answer establishes that a necessary condition for new regulations is a demonstrated negative impact on endangered species populations. Since there hasn't been such an effect demonstrated here—it's merely speculative and the Development Commission states that it may not happen—then there shouldn't be new regulations. This answer justifies its conclusion over that of the Wildlife Commission's so this is the correct answer.

Key Takeaway:
Note here that the first question asked about the first viewpoint the second question asked about the second viewpoint and several wrong answers in the second question would have been correct if it asked about the first viewpoint. That's intentional! Pay attention to the question stems—they give you key information that you need to answer the question correctly.

Incorrect. This answer is more in line with the Wildlife Commission's pro—regulation argument.

Incorrect. Similar to several other answers this one is more in line with the Wildlife Commission's argument.