Marcelo reviewed the presentation and made the following claim:

Synthetic materials should be banned because they only negatively impact humans and the environment.

Which piece of evidence would be best used to argue against Marcelo's claim (rebuttal)?

(1 point)
Responses

Producing synthetic materials usually requires burning fossil fuels.
Producing synthetic materials usually requires burning fossil fuels.

Natural materials are easier to find.
Natural materials are easier to find.

Synthetic materials are used in knee replacements that help people walk.
Synthetic materials are used in knee replacements that help people walk.

Synthetic materials take longer to break down in a landfill.
Synthetic materials take longer to break down in a landfill.
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The best piece of evidence to use as a rebuttal against Marcelo's claim is:

"Synthetic materials are used in knee replacements that help people walk."

This evidence highlights a significant positive impact of synthetic materials on human health and well-being, countering the notion that they only negatively affect humans and the environment.