ParadoxDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Even though bug zappers are great at zapping bugs, pest control pros tell people not to use them and suggest using insect-eating birds or chemicals instead.
Reasoning: Bug zappers effectively kill flying insects, yet pest control experts advise against them in favor of birds or sprays.
Analysis: The paradox here is the tension between the device's effectiveness and the experts' rejection of it. To resolve this, we need a piece of information that explains why a 'very effective' tool might actually be a bad choice. Look for an answer that reveals a hidden downside to zappers, such as them killing beneficial insects or actually attracting more pests to the area than they kill.
Reasoning: Bug zappers effectively kill flying insects, yet pest control experts advise against them in favor of birds or sprays.
Analysis: The paradox here is the tension between the device's effectiveness and the experts' rejection of it. To resolve this, we need a piece of information that explains why a 'very effective' tool might actually be a bad choice. Look for an answer that reveals a hidden downside to zappers, such as them killing beneficial insects or actually attracting more pests to the area than they kill.
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Unlock Full Passage4.Which one of the following, if true, most helps to account for the pest control experts' recommendation?
Correct Answer
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If bug zappers kill many more beneficial insects and fewer harmful insects than the alternatives do, then despite killing many insects, their net effect is bad for pest control. That directly explains why experts advise against them and prefer birds or sprays.
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