Section: Evidence-Based Reading

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In paragraph 12, what is the most likely reason that Loeb discourages against looking solely at short-term weather patterns?

1. The earth is billions of years old, and for there to be a trend, you need to know how the planet behaves in relation to its history and its stimulants.
2. Because short-term patterns are largely worthless
3. Because short-term patterns tell only a part of the story
4. Because short-term patterns are not very interesting

Answer 1: While some of the other selections may be partially true, Answer 1 best explains Loeb's reasoning.