Statement: Should municipal corporations mandate rainwater harvesting systems for all newly constructed commercial buildings in urban areas?
Arguments:
I. Yes, rainwater harvesting reduces urban storm-water flooding and helps replenish depleted groundwater tables.
II. No, all government building regulations are completely unnecessary and should be abolished immediately.
III. Yes, sustainable urban water management is essential for long-term municipal water security.
Which of the arguments listed above is/are strong?
- Argument I: Yes, rainwater harvesting reduces urban storm-water flooding and helps replenish depleted groundwater tables.Cevap
- BArgument II: No, all government building regulations are completely unnecessary and should be abolished immediately.
- Argument III: Yes, sustainable urban water management is essential for long-term municipal water security.Cevap
- DArgument II and a total rejection of building codes is the only logical perspective.
Cevap
The arguments supporting the mandate based on groundwater replenishment, flood reduction, and long-term water security are strong arguments.
Arguments emphasizing groundwater replenishment, reduction of storm-water flooding, and long-term municipal water security are strong because they are directly relevant, realistic, and provide cogent reasons supporting the statement.
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Identifying Strong and Weak Arguments