Although it is high time to deal with agriculture's contribution to water pollution, the damage is very uneven in scope and severity; it tends to occur where farming is extensive and fresh water resources are vulnerable. Thus, blanket regulations would be unwise. (David E. Ervin, "Shaping a Smarter Environmental Policy for Farming")This passage is made up of a(n) ________ and a(n) ________.

A. nonargument; illustration
B. nonargument; explanation
C. argument; conclusion: It tends to occur where farming is extensive and fresh water resources are vulnerable
D. argument; conclusion: Blanket regulations would be unwise


Answer: D

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