Marcelo reviewed the presentation and made the following claim:

Question

Synthetic materials should be banned because they only negatively impact humans and the environment.

Which piece of evidence would be best used to argue against Marcelo's claim (rebuttal)?

(1 point)
Responses

Synthetic materials are used in knee replacements that help people walk.
Synthetic materials are used in knee replacements that help people walk.

Synthetic materials take longer to break down in a landfill.
Synthetic materials take longer to break down in a landfill.

Natural materials are easier to find.
Natural materials are easier to find.

Producing synthetic materials usually requires burning fossil fuels.
Producing synthetic materials usually requires burning fossil fuels.

Answer 1

The best piece of evidence to argue against Marcelo's claim would be:

Synthetic materials are used in knee replacements that help people walk.

This evidence highlights a positive impact of synthetic materials on human health and wellbeing, directly countering Marcelo's assertion that they only negatively impact humans.