General Studies · Logical Reasoning
Read the following statements: Deep: 'I wonder that we are using commercial flights to save time and energy, yet these flights contribute more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than do the whole of some nations in one year. We need to restrict the number of flights we use.' Nima: 'I know... when we take one intercontinental flight we cause more pollution than if we would travel by car for one year.' Nima's response to Deep's comment serves to:
- 1reinforce Deep's contention that flights are a major contributor towards the increase of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.✓
- 2contradict Deep's claim about the relative impact of commercial flights on emissions.
- 3suggest an alternative way of reducing the problem of carbon dioxide pollution.
- 4question whether Deep really understands the severity of the problem of carbon dioxide pollution.
Correct answer
reinforce Deep's contention that flights are a major contributor towards the increase of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
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