Given the Following Enthymeme: Nuclear Power Does Not Cause Global

question 20

Multiple Choice

Given the following enthymeme: Nuclear power does not cause global warming, so it must be good.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

• A) Nuclear power is less efficient than hydroelectric power. (Premise)
• B) Nuclear power produces a great deal of radioactive waste. (Premise)
• C) Any kind of power that does not cause global warming is good. (Premise)
• D) Nuclear power is good. (Conclusion)
• E) Global warming can possibly be corrected through nuclear power. (Conclusion)

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