Logical Reasoning Cause and Effect Analysis BUMHS 2023
PMDC Verified Question 9 of 17
Analyze cause-and-effect:
I. The glaciers at the poles of the earth are melting at a fast rate.
II. In recent times, there has been a substantial increase in the intensity of sunlight and volcanic eruptions.
A
Statement (I) is the cause and statement (II) is its effect.
B
Statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
C
Both statements (I) and (II) are independent causes.
D
Both statements (I) and (II) are effects of independent causes.
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Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
Concept: Environmental Thermodynamics.

Formula: N/A

Solution: Increased radiative solar forcing and volcanic activity (Cause) increase ambient global temperatures, accelerating glacial melting (Effect).

Why other options are incorrect:

• Option A: Inverts thermodynamic cause and effect.

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