Type : MCQ

Intructions :

Directions: Read the following argument and answer the question that follows.

Question Statement :

Although Frank J. Schwartz, shark biologist with the University of North Carolina, says there’s too much natural variability in weather cycles to blame the recent increase in humans being attacked by sharks, on global warming. Burgess says the link is plausible.

Which of the following, if true, can be used to strengthen Burgess’s argument?

The recent spate of warmer temperatures in North Carolina is likely to bring more sharks to the beaches that attack the unsuspecting public who are also attracted to the beaches in the hot weather.
During summer season, baby sharks tend to move towards the beaches and their violent natures leads them to attack the human beings.
The inquisitiveness of sharks has been piqued by the addition of new species in their habitat, due to climate changes, which has resulted in more attacks.
More marine biologists are venturing into deep sea, which is infested by sharks, in order to research on the effects of global warming on aquatic life.