The statement, "The overpopulation of zebra mussels has destroyed the natural balance of the ecosystem and damages boats, buoys, docks, and anchors" uses what type of reasoning?

a. Inductive reasoning
b. Deductive reasoning
c. Causal reasoning
d. Analogical reasoning


c. Causal reasoning identifies an "if–then" relationship that suggests that "if" one
factor is present, "then" another is sure to follow. The example uses causal reasoning to argue
compellingly that zebra mussels (the cause) lead to aquatic devastation (the effect).

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