The main premise of The Forgotten Forests focuses on the idea that acid rain is a major problem that should not be pushed to the wayside, and after reading the book I am in full agreement.
The statement is a thesis statement from a book review written by a student. Which claim best supports the student’s argument?
(1 point)
Responses
The book describes how the use of catalytic converters can help to decrease acid content in rain.
The book describes how the use of catalytic converters can help to decrease acid content in rain.
The statistics given by the author paint a very bleak picture of the forests of the world's future.
The statistics given by the author paint a very bleak picture of the forests of the world's future.
Trees at high elevations are exposed to fog and clouds, which contains high concentrations of acid.
Trees at high elevations are exposed to fog and clouds, which contains high concentrations of acid.
Healthy forests need healthy soil, and the book explains how acid rain can affect soil health.
1 answer
The claim that best supports the student’s argument is:
Healthy forests need healthy soil, and the book explains how acid rain can affect soil health.
This claim directly relates to the thesis about the serious implications of acid rain as a major problem, emphasizing its impact on the health of forests through soil degradation.
