The two responses that would be considered trustworthy, reliable sources of evidence to support a claim are:
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An article in a scholarly journal - Scholarly journals are peer-reviewed and contain research conducted by experts in the field, making them reliable sources for academic and factual claims.
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A town’s census records - Census records are official data collected by government entities, providing factual information that is generally reliable for demographic and statistical purposes.
The other options, such as online ads, blogs, and individual statements from adults (unless they're experts in the specific field), can vary widely in reliability and credibility.