Question

Your teacher asks you to write a paper that supports a claim with evidence. In three sentences, describe one claim ecosystems it will be you would like to make and discuss different forms of evidence you can collect to support your claim. Where would you look for this evidence?

Answer 1

One claim I would make is that ecosystems are essential for maintaining biodiversity. Evidence to support this claim could include studies showing the relationship between ecosystem health and species diversity, examples of how disturbances to ecosystems lead to declines in biodiversity, and data on the number of species supported within different types of ecosystems. I would look for this evidence in scientific journals, environmental reports, and case studies from conservation organizations.