Suppose Environmentalists Want to Prevent the Disappearance of Glaciers in Glacier

question 5

Multiple Choice

Suppose environmentalists want to prevent the disappearance of glaciers in Glacier National Park,which are melting away at an alarming rate.One plausible justification for their view is that:

• A)glaciers should be regarded as living things that need protection.
• B)the glaciers and all other features of the earth's surface should be preserved at all costs.
• C)the glaciers have enormous aesthetic value.
• D)the glaciers are as important as millions of people.

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