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Question 1
Which one of the following statements represents a counterclaim to the claim that there is no scientific proof that humans are responsible for the warming of the Earth’s temperatures?
Which one of the following statements represents a counterclaim to the claim that there is no scientific proof that humans are responsible for the warming of the Earth’s temperatures?
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Incorrect. The answer is C. This counterclaim provides an opposing conclusion about the impact that human activity has on rising temperatures. Go to question 2.
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Question 2
What evidence does the author provide to support the counterclaim from question 1?
What evidence does the author provide to support the counterclaim from question 1?
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Incorrect. D is the correct answer because it gives direct scientific proof of what is causing the warming trend. When humans burn fossil fuels, greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, which traps heat and raises the temperature. This evidence proves that humans are responsible for global warming. A and B refer to high temperatures caused by El Nino, which does not support the claim. C confirms that the Earth is getting hotter over time but does not attribute it to human activity. The counterclaim from question 1 is best supported by D. Go to question 3.
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Question 3
What reasoning is provided to connect the evidence to the counterclaim?
Sample Answer: The author indicates that the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, as a result of human activity, is responsible for the trend in rising temperatures, and we can expect more record highs as more greenhouse gasses are being released.