LSAT 115 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q12

LR Question 12 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: The higher a dam, the more exposed it is to forces…

QUESTION TYPE: Paradox

ANALYSIS: Simply being more exposed to risk does not mean that the situation is actually riskier. Risk can be matched with precaution.

___________

1. This doesn’t tell us anything about the likelihood of collapse. And all of the dams in question are arch dams.
2. Every dam in question is an arch dam, so other dams are irrelevant.
3. CORRECT. This explains it. Tall arch dams have a greater risk, but also a greater protection against risk.
4. So? This doesn’t explain why shorter arch dams have more problems.
5. We’re comparing arch dams under 100 meters to taller arch dams, not dams of another type.

Recap: The question begins with “The higher a dam, the more exposed it is to forces”. It is a Paradox question. Learn more about LSAT Paradox questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.