Pollution comes from a variety of sources. In addition, it alters, changes, and even destroys a variety of places. For example, exhaust from cars pollutes the air. When it rains, runoff from fertilizers and pesticides, which farmers use to help crops grow, can pollute the water in oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams. Garbage dumped in landfills is not only an eyesore, but also a source of harmful gases that can damage the earth’s atmosphere. Light pollution, which comes in the form of bright streetlights or signs, disrupts the view of the night sky. Noise pollution caused by cars, trucks, and machines interrupts the natural sounds of the world around us, such as birds singing or leaves rustling.

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Though pollution is everywhere, there are ways to help prevent it. By walking or riding bikes—instead of driving cars—people can help decrease air pollution. People can also buy and eat organic foods to support farmers that do not use fertilizers on their crops. It is also a good idea to take old things that people intend to throw away and find new ways to use them. A great way to help the environment is to recycle. Save items like used paper, glass and plastic bottles, and metal cans. Then, take them to a recycling center where they can be turned into new products to be used again. Some cities and towns even have recycling programs in place so all you have to do is leave your recyclable items on the curb on a certain day each week. It doesn’t get much easier to help the environment and reduce pollution than that!
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Which MOST ACCURATELY evaluates the evidence provided for a claim in this passage?
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A Examples are provided for ways to stop pollution.Examples are provided for ways to stop pollution.

B Statistics are introduced to prove pollution has increased.Statistics are introduced to prove pollution has increased.

C Facts are introduced to show the impact of recycling programs.Facts are introduced to show the impact of recycling programs.

D Examples are provided highlighting the expense of correcting pollution.

Answer 1

The response that MOST ACCURATELY evaluates the evidence provided for a claim in the passage is:

A Examples are provided for ways to stop pollution.

The passage discusses various sources of pollution and provides specific examples of actions people can take to help reduce it, such as walking or riding bikes, buying organic foods, recycling, and participating in recycling programs.