Arguments supporting the development of oil exploration in the Arctic national Wildlife Refuge include all of the following except
A)the U.S. imports more than half the oil it uses.
B)large oil deposits have already been tapped in this region.
C)the refuge is biologically rich and the tundra is a fragile ecosystem.
D)development of domestic oil would improve the balance of foreign trade.
E)oil companies are eager to develop this particular site.

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C) is an argument against the development of oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it highlights the environmental concerns and the potential negative impacts on the ecosystem, which is contrary to the supportive arguments for oil development.

Arguments Supporting the Development of Oil Exploration in the Arctic