Question 14

Explanation

Let's dissect the logical flow of the provided information using premises.

We can map the information into three main variables:

• $P$: Rain intensity increases significantly (extreme rain).
• $Q$: Flooding occurs.
• $R$: Green vegetation appears (due to increased soil moisture).

Based on the text, the cause-and-effect relationships formed are:

1. Extreme rain causes flooding ($P \rightarrow Q$).
2. Flooding causes the appearance of green vegetation ($Q \rightarrow R$).

Using the principle of hypothetical syllogism, we can draw a conclusion from these two premises:

The conclusion drawn is "if extreme rain intensity increases significantly again ($P$), it will give rise to green vegetation ($R$)". This statement aligns with the logical deduction $P \rightarrow R$.

Therefore, the conclusion is logically definitely true.