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Causation in Individuals: Exercise 3-3
Exercise Context:
Consider the following effect: the water level in Lake Whitney increased 10 feet. Consider the following potential causal factors:
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Closing the gates in the dam that creates Lake Whitney.
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02
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Opening the gates in the dam that creates Lake Whitney.
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Closing the gates in the dams upstream on the rivers that feed Lake Whitney.
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Opening the gates in the dams upstream on the rivers that feed Lake Whitney.
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05
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An increase in the rainfall in the county surrounding Lake Whitney.
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06
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A decrease in the rainfall in the county surrounding the lake.
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An increase in the ambient temperature of the water of Lake Whitney.
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08
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A decrease in the ambient temperature of the water in Lake Whitney.
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09
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An increase in the hours of sun shining on the surface.
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10
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A decrease in the hours of sun shining on the surface.
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Question:
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