Examine the following argument. First identify the claims (or conclusions) and the support (or premises), and then put forward counterarguments (if possible, including rebutting and undercutting arguments).
The Netherlands is susceptible to flooding. What evidence do we have to support that claim? It is below sea level in many areas, and any area below sea level is susceptible to flooding. The reason is that water always exerts pressure on whatever contains it. If released, it flows downward to occupy an empty space.
【正确答案】:Claim: The Netherlands is susceptible to flooding.
Support: The Netherlands is below sea level in many areas, and any area below sea level is susceptible to flooding.
Support: The reason is that water always exerts pressure on whatever contains it. If released, it flows downward to occupy an empty space.
Counterargument: The Netherlands is not susceptible to flooding. What evidence do we have to support that claim? The Netherlands is below sea level in many areas, but not all areas below sea level is susceptible to flooding. The reason is that water does exert pressure on whatever contains it. But if controlled, it does not necessarily flow downward to occupy an empty space.
Examine the following argument. First identify the claims (or co
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