Question #201

Explanation Please

Started by Miller · started 2017-08-07 23:34 · last activity 2020-09-07 03:03 · 8 replies

I am seeing the same problem on my screen as cnad123 described and could use an explanation of how he final,paragraph qualifies the claim in the second paragraph.

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  1. Mehran · 2017-08-31 06:55

    Hi @Miller, thanks for your post. On the substance of your question: The second paragraph of this passage (Lines 10-20) explains the role that studies of preserved, fossilized pollen grains can play in "investigating vegetative landscape change," since details of such changes (whether caused by human activities or natural events) "are reflected in the kinds and quantities of minute pollen grains that become trapped in sediments." In "many cases the findings can serve to supplement or correct the documentary record" for historical scholars. The fifth paragraph (Lines 48-58) qualifies this claim by pointing out "there are limits to the ability of the pollen record to reflect the *vegetative history* of the landscape." In other words: pollen may tell us about manmade or certain natural events, but it will not always be able to give us insight into vegetative history. Hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any additional questions. As to any technical issues, please do let us know if they persist. You can reach us at 855.483.7862, or by using the Support button in the left menu on the home screen.

  2. Alex · 2018-05-10 08:52

    Hi @Mehran so is B incorrect bc in the final paragraph they're not trying to solve the problem merely saying there are limits of using fossilized analysis of pollen?

  3. Christopher · 2018-05-12 14:13

    @alex that's right. The final paragraph is illustrating the limits of the method, but (B) argues that the method is not viable until that particular problem is solved, which does not fit with the discussion within the text.

  4. To1M1ar · 2018-12-10 12:05

    So 'qualifies' doesn't necessarily have to have a positive connotation, I think thats whats throwing us off... For instance, this method of using pollen has been QUALIFIED as having "limits to it's ability" ? Am I correct?

  5. Jacob-R · 2018-12-11 06:04

    Hi @To1M1ar That is absolutely correct. To “qualify” an argument is to limit or constrain it in some way. It is often signaled by phrases like “but”; “up to a point” or “to some extent.”

  6. sydneygrube · 2020-06-25 19:06

    Hi! So as I am reading some of the comments on the message board, the text shows up as weird symbols. Jacob's response above shows up as the following for me: That is absolutely correct. To “qualify” an argument is to limit or constrain it in some way. It is often signaled by phrases like “but”; “up to a point” or “to some extent.”

  7. sydneygrube · 2020-06-25 19:07

    Not sure why this is happening or if there is something I can do about it? Thx

  8. Wolff5 · 2020-09-07 03:03

    What is the answer here?

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