Question
Which type of logical fallacy does Edward Abbey use in the following portion
of "The Damnation of a Canyon"?
Eventually, as is already sometimes the case at Lake Mead,
the stagnant waters will become too foul even for
swimming. The trouble is that while some boats have what
are called "self- contained" heads, the majority do not;
most sewage is disposed of by simply pumping it into the
water. It will take a while, but long before it becomes a
solid mass of mud Lake Powell ("Jewel of the Colorado")
a will enjoy a passing fame
as the biggest sewage lagoon in
the American Southwest.
O A. Circular logic
O B. Bandwagon
O C. Straw man
0 D. Slipper slope
Answer
The logical fallacy used in the given portion of "The Damnation of a Canyon" by Edward Abbey is Slippery Slope.