Question

The chart shows four articles read by the students in a science class.

Source Claim
The Journal of Health Smoking can cause adverse affects on the lungs
The Daily News Vitamin supplements help increase food absorption.
The Facebook page of a veterinarian Venison is the best type of meat for dogs to eat.
Time Magazine Researchers found a rare plant that can cure cancer.
Which claim has the greatest support?

Smoking can cause adverse affects on the lungs.
Vitamin supplements help increase food absorption.
Venison is the best type of meat for dogs to eat.
Researchers found a rare plant that can cure cancer.

Answer 1

Smoking can cause adverse effects on the lungs.

Reason: The Journal of Health is the most credible source listed and this claim is well supported by extensive scientific research; the other claims come from less reliable sources or make extraordinary claims without strong evidence.