Question

Identify a counterclaim for the following argument.

Driving electric or hybrid cars is the best way to cut down on air pollution.

(1 point)
Responses

The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.
The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.

Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas-powered car engines.
Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas-powered car engines.

Electric and hybrid cars are designed to last for 12 to 15 years.
Electric and hybrid cars are designed to last for 12 to 15 years.

Gas-powered cars are the largest private source of air pollution.

Answer 1

The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.

(This proposes an alternative solution and opposes the claim that electric/hybrid cars are the best way.)