Question

Evaluate the following fallacious statement and decide where the problem primarily lies.

The world ended on December 31, 1999.

A. false information presented as fact

B. insufficient evidence

C. opinion presented as fact

Answer 1

A. false information presented as fact.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because this statement is referring that World End already happened, is a factual statement, which is fallacious, completely false. Also, other options suggest that the statement is true, but with no evidence, which is not possible.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. false information presented as fact. There are no concrete evidence to support the statement above apart from the fact that people and other living things are still alive until today. It is presented as a fact due to the use of an exact date.