Consider the following three statements, namely S1, S2 and S3 :
S1. Protecting the environment is an existential exigency for humans, given the impact of environmental degradation on climate change.
S2. Scientific consensus has not been achieved with regard to the extent of the contribution of human intervention to climate change.
S3. Environmental activism includes climate alarmism and other extremist points of view that often become the focus of climate change deniers.
Which of the following relationships based on the statements given above is/are correct?
- S3 is a counterpoint to S1
- S3 is unconnected to S1 and S2
- S2 could be the reason for S3
Select the answer using the code given below.
Detailed Explanation:
S1 asserts environmental protection is existentially necessary due to climate change. S2 notes lack of consensus on human contribution extent. S3 observes that activism includes alarmism, which deniers exploit.
Relationship 1 is Incorrect: S3 does not counter S1's necessity argument—it only critiques activism tactics. Relationship 2 is Incorrect: S3 directly connects to S2; uncertainty in consensus creates space for both alarmism and denial. Relationship 3 is Correct: S2's lack of consensus logically enables the phenomena described in S3—activists overcompensate with alarmism, deniers exploit uncertainty.
Therefore, only Relationship 3 is valid, making Option 4 the correct answer.
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