Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Electric cars are better for the environment than gas-powered cars.
Which are pieces of evidence that support the claim? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

Electric cars are more fun to drive than gas-powered cars.
Electric cars are more fun to drive than gas-powered cars.

Electric cars tend to cost more money than gas-powered cars.
Electric cars tend to cost more money than gas-powered cars.

Gas-powered cars create pollution through tailpipe emissions, while electric cars do not.
Gas-powered cars create pollution through tailpipe emissions, while electric cars do not.

Electric cars need fewer parts than gas-powered cars, which saves natural resources.
Electric cars need fewer parts than gas-powered cars, which saves natural resources.

Electric cars are best used for short trips, as they need to recharge more frequently than gas-powered cars need to refuel.
Electric cars are best used for short trips, as they need to recharge more frequently than gas-powered cars need to refuel.

Answer 1

- Gas-powered cars create pollution through tailpipe emissions, while electric cars do not.
- Electric cars need fewer parts than gas-powered cars, which saves natural resources.

Both statements provide environmental reasons (less air pollution and reduced resource use) supporting the claim.