"The Flat Earth Society Says That the Earth Is a Flat

Multiple Choice

"The Flat Earth Society says that the earth is a flat circle, with the North Pole at the center and giant mountains of ice around the circumference to keep boats and planes from going off the edge. So, I guess the earth is flat after all." This statement illustrates the fallacy of inappropriate appeal to authority. Identify the most relevant reason for the fallacy.

A) The source's claim conflicts with expert opinion, and the reliability of the source is questionable.
B) The source has been cited incorrectly.
C) The issue cannot be settled by expert opinion.
D) None of the answers are correct.