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Organization Quick Check 4 of 54 of 5 Items Question Use the counterclaim to answer the question. Counterclaim: Banning plastic water bottles removes a healthy option for a beverage. Which claim might someone argue and include the counterclaim? (1 point) Responses Plastic bottles could contain harmful chemicals. Plastic bottles could contain harmful chemicals. Plastic water bottles are one of the leading contributors to landfill waste. Plastic water bottles are one of the leading contributors to landfill waste. Plastic water bottles should be banned. They cause enormous waste and environmental issues. Plastic water bottles should be banned. They cause enormous waste and environmental issues. Plastic water bottles cost a lot of money to produce and there are many cheaper options. Plastic water bottles cost a lot of money to produce and there are many cheaper options. Skip to navigation page 9 of 9

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The claim that someone might argue, including the counterclaim, is: **"Plastic water bottles should be banned. They cause enormous waste and environmental issues."**

This claim acknowledges the negative impact of plastic water bottles while considering the counterclaim that banning them removes a healthy beverage option.