An author claims that "zoos do more good than harm." The author provides the following as support for the claim:

According to a report from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, there are 222 accredited zoos in the world. About 175 million people visit zoos each year, where about 6,000 different species are displayed.

Which choice best describes the support the author provides?

Group of answer choices

It is ineffective support because it provides no source for the information.

It is ineffective support because it presents opinion rather than fact.

It is ineffective support because it does not help prove the claim.

It is effective support for the claim.

1 answer

It is effective support for the claim.
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