The premises in the following argument are linked: "Lake Jean is at a higher elevation than Lake Wallenpaupak, because Lake Francis is at a higher elevation than Lake Wallenpaupak and Lake Jean is at a higher elevation than Lake Francis."

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The premises are linked because the conclusion that Lake Jean is at a higher elevation than Lake Wallenpaupak depends on the combination of both premises: that Lake Francis is higher than Lake Wallenpaupak and that Lake Jean is higher than Lake Francis.

The Premises in the Following Argument Are Linked: "Lake Jean