Key points/reasons:
1. Zoos educate the public about animals and conservation efforts.
a. There are 241 accredited zoos in the United States that attract over 181 million visitors annually.
b. These visitors to zoos are exposed to new knowledge of biodiversity and specific individual actions to protect biodiversity.
2. Counterclaim: The benefits of zoos do not outweigh the detrimental effects of keeping animals captive.
Rebuttals to counterclaim:
a. There is compelling and suggestive evidence that suggests exposure to zoos increases knowledge and engagement in local conservation efforts.
b. Animals in zoos are given great care from veterinarians and receive cutting-edge medicines.
3. Zoos produce helpful scientific research that benefits humanity.
a. Many diseases that are spread from animals to humans are studied and controlled by research conducted and funded by zoos.
b. Zoo research impacts legislation that changes animal protection laws for the better.
Question
Use the outline to answer the question.
Which would be an example of information that may be too detailed to include in a concluding statement?
(1 point)
Responses
Zoos produce helpful scientific research that benefits humanity.
Zoos produce helpful scientific research that benefits humanity.
Zoos educate the public about animals and conservation efforts.
Zoos educate the public about animals and conservation efforts.
The benefits of zoos do not outweigh the detrimental effects of keeping animals captive.
The benefits of zoos do not outweigh the detrimental effects of keeping animals captive.
Zoo research impacts legislation that changes animal protection laws for the better
1 answer
The information that may be too detailed to include in a concluding statement is:
Zoo research impacts legislation that changes animal protection laws for the better.
This statement provides specific information that may not be necessary for a concluding statement, which typically summarizes the main arguments rather than delving into detailed aspects of the research.
