The Statement, "The Center of the Earth Must Be Made

question 29

Multiple Choice

The statement, "The center of the Earth must be made of pudding because no one has shown that it is not" represents a(n) _____ argument.

• A) ad hominem
• B) ad ignorantiam
• C) ad populum
• D) postconventional

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Definitions:

Molluscs

A diverse group of invertebrate animals with soft bodies, many of which have hard shells, including snails, clams, and squids.

Insects

A class of arthropods characterized by a three-part body, including a head, thorax, and abdomen, three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.

Species

Group of similarly constructed organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring; organisms that share a common gene pool; the taxon at the lowest level of classification.

Individuals

Refers to distinct beings, often used in the context of discussing singular human beings.