What is the main source of the increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a. Methane c. Landfills b. Deforestation d. Burning fossil fuels
ANS: D
The main source of the increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels, causing 75% of the increase.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. The mineral source of many manufactured items is not commonly known. For example, few people are aware that
pencil lead does not contain lead metal but is really made of the soft black mineral called graphite. Talcum powder is ground-up rock made from the mineral talc. And the common mineral quartz is the main ingredient in ordinary glass and is the source of silicon for computer chips. Frederick K. Lutgens, et al., Foundations of Earth Science, 6th ed. A) Nonargument. B) Argument; conclusion: Talcum powder ... made from the mineral talc. C) Argument; conclusion: The mineral source ... is not commonly known. D) Argument; conclusion: And the common mineral quartz ... computer chips. E) Argument; conclusion: For example, few people are aware ... called graphite.
“A fan of the Tour of France is reported to have said that Armstrong used performance-boosting drugs. Therefore, he used performance-boosting drugs” commits the fallacy of
A) hasty generalization B) weak analogy C) false cause D) appeal to ignorance E) appeal to unqualified authority