Some Climate Denier Conspiracy Theorists Argue That If There Are

question 13

Multiple Choice

Some climate denier conspiracy theorists argue that if there are any scientists who doubt that human activities are causing global warming, then it cannot be true-that is, either all scientists agree or it is not true. These climate deniers are committing which thinking error?

• A) Parsimonious thinking
• B) Circular reasoning
• C) Black-and-white thinking
• D) Arguing from ignorance

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