PrepTest 135, Section 1, Question 13
By Brandon Beaver | Published October 29, 2024
Type: Strengthen
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Explanations
Halophytes sound great. But, in desert regions, their yields are smaller? Well, to say it’s cost-effective then, I hope the lower yield would be made up for by the lower cost. Also, the passage talks about pumping seawater being easier, but is that the only cost associated with growing crops to feed animals?
A
Different in what way? Better or worse? I don’t know if this hurts or helps without more information. Anyway, this is only on-topic if nutritional value plays a factor in cost-effectiveness.
B
Okay, so? What does that have to do with cost-effectiveness?
C
This weakens the argument.
D
Same as A—is this good or bad?
E
Here we go. This negates my objection that there may be other costs besides just pumping the water. Because it defends against a serious weakener, this is a good strengthener.
Passage
Researchers have studied the cost-effectiveness of growing h
Question 13
Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the ar