Counter Claims Quick Check

Question

5 of 55 of 5 Items
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.

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.

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.

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

you sure

Answer 3

I apologize for the confusion. I made an error in my previous response. The correct counterclaim for the argument "Driving electric or hybrid cars is the best way to cut down on air pollution" would be:

Gas-powered cars are more affordable and accessible for the majority of people compared to electric or hybrid cars.