During this summer, the cost of vegetables has risen dramatically. This summer has seen a significant rise in temperature, which has severely harmed crops.
A. The cause is stated in statement I, and the result is stated in statement II.
B. The reason is stated in statement II, whereas the result is stated in statement I.
C. Both propositions I and II are causes in their own right.
D. Both statements I and II are the result of separate causes.
Answer:B
During this summer, the cost of vegetables has risen dramatically. This summer has seen a significant rise in temperature, which has severely harmed crops.
A. The cause is stated in statement I, and the result is stated in statement II. B. The reason is stated in statement II, whereas the result is stated in statement I. C. Both propositions I and II are causes in their own right. D. Both statements I and II are the result of separate causes.
Explanation: Damage to crops caused by high temperatures is likely to have resulted in a shortage of vegetables and, as a result, an increase in their pricing.