komal wrote:Scientists propose placing seismic stations on the floor of the Pacific Ocean to warn threatened coastal
communities on the northwestern coast of the United States of approaching tidal waves caused by earthquakes.
Since forewarned communities could take steps to evacuate, many of the injuries and deaths that would
otherwise occur could be avoided if the government would implement this proposal.

The answer to which of the following questions would be most important in determining whether implementing
the proposal would be likely to achieve the desired result?

(A) When was the last time that the coastal communities were threatened by an approaching tidal wave?

(8) How far below sea level would the stations be located?

(C) Would there be enough time after receiving warning of an approaching tidal wave for communities to
evacuate safely?

(0) How soon after a tidal wave hits land is it safe for evacuees to return to their communities?

(E) Can the stations be equipped to collect and relay information about phenomena other than tidal waves
caused by earthquakes?

itheenigma wrote:Which category do I place this CR prompt, so as to organize my thought process?

My guess - Strengthen/ Weaken..?

Rationale is that it can't be assumption, conclusion, or explain the discrepancy. Besides, the CR prompt asks us to investigate other possible factors to determine whether the proposal would achieve its desired result.

itheenigma wrote:Which category do I place this CR prompt, so as to organize my thought process?

My guess - Strengthen/ Weaken..?

Rationale is that it can't be assumption, conclusion, or explain the discrepancy. Besides, the CR prompt asks us to investigate other possible factors to determine whether the proposal would achieve its desired result.