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Question 1

A)Pedro wants to compare the Spanish flu of 1918 with the COVID-19 pandemic. Within his essay he wants to compare the death rates, government responses, and include some firsthand accounts to draw the reader into his essay. From which type of evidence could Pedro draw from to get firsthand accounts?(1 point)
Responses

anecdotal
anecdotal

statistical
statistical

testimonial
testimonial

analogical
analogical
Question 2
A)
Mikayla wants to research and write about the history of salt collection and trade in West African empires to present information about it. She plans to include visual, textual, and quantitative research.

Select the correct answers from the lists to describe Mikalya’s research.

(1 point)
Drawing evidence from various sources, Mikayla checks the
of statistics and
facts.
Question 3
A)Drag a choice to each box to match each type of fallacious reasoning with its definition.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
rushing to make a conclusion before gathering adequate evidence
trying to prove a point using only personal experience or an individual example
falsely presenting an argument as having only two choices and ignoring other possibilities
illogically concluding that something will lead to something else without gathering enough support
Question 4
A)
Use the sources to answer the question.

Source 1: When the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park neared zero, the grazing herds grew to 35,000 animals. When grazing herd numbers rise too high, it can impact the environment negatively.
Source 2: Over 150,000 people from around the world come to Yellowstone National Park each year specifically to see wolves. This brings in nearly $35 million in revenue for the states that support the park.
What summary statement can be made when synthesizing the information from these two sources?

(1 point)
Responses

Wolves provide both ecological and economic benefits to society.
Wolves provide both ecological and economic benefits to society.

Want to help wolves? Take a look at some facts.
Want to help wolves? Take a look at some facts.

Preserving wolf populations helps preserve the environment.
Preserving wolf populations helps preserve the environment.

When wolf populations are conserved, states benefit financially.
When wolf populations are conserved, states benefit financially.
Question 5
A)
Use the sources to answer the question.

Source 1: When the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park neared zero, the grazing herds rose up to 35,000 animals. When grazing herd numbers rise too high, it can impact the environment negatively.
Source 2: Over 150,000 people from around the world come to Yellowstone National Park each year specifically to see wolves. This brings in nearly $35 million in revenue for the states that support the park.
Which transition best connects the sentences to synthesize the information in the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

In the 19th
-and 20th
-centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. Furthermore, grazing herds sharply rose.
In the 19 raised to the t h power -and 20 raised to the t h power -centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. Furthermore, grazing herds sharply rose.

In the 19th
-and 20th
-centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. As a result, grazing herds sharply rose.
In the 19 raised to the t h power -and 20 raised to the t h power -centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. As a result, grazing herds sharply rose.

In the 19th
-and 20th
-centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. Again, grazing herds sharply rose.
In the 19 raised to the t h power -and 20 raised to the t h power -centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. Again, grazing herds sharply rose.

In the 19th
-and 20th
-centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. On the other hand, grazing herds sharply rose.
In the 19 raised to the t h power -and 20 raised to the t h power -centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. On the other hand, grazing herds sharply rose.

1 answer

Here are the answers to the questions based on the information provided:

Question 1
Correct Response: testimonial
Pedro can draw from testimonial evidence to get firsthand accounts for his essay.

Question 2
Correct Answers: validity of statistics and reliable facts
Mikayla checks the validity of statistics and reliable facts.

Question 3
Match the Types of Fallacious Reasoning with Definitions:

  1. rushing to make a conclusion before gathering adequate evidence - Hasty Generalization
  2. trying to prove a point using only personal experience or an individual example - Anecdotal Evidence
  3. falsely presenting an argument as having only two choices and ignoring other possibilities - False Dichotomy
  4. illogically concluding that something will lead to something else without gathering enough support - Slippery Slope

Question 4
Correct Response: Wolves provide both ecological and economic benefits to society.
This summary statement reflects the synthesized information from both sources.

Question 5
Correct Response: In the 19th and 20th centuries, widespread efforts were made to reduce the number of wolves at Yellowstone National Park. As a result, grazing herds sharply rose.
This transition best connects the sentences to synthesize the information in the passage.

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