Question

Use the passage to answer the question. Claim: Wind farms are one of the fastest growing sources of electricity in the United States. The farms, which have very low operating costs, use wind turbines to harness and create energy without contributing to climate change. Therefore, more wind farms should be established throughout the country. Jiya is writing an argument supporting the claim above. What counterclaims should she address in the concluding statement? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) The land used for wind farms can also be used for farming or other purposes. Wind is the largest source of renewable power in the United States. Wind farms need to be built in rural areas because they are very loud and create extensive noise pollution. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that wind turbine technicians are the second fastest growing U.S. job of the decade.

Answer 1

In her argument supporting the claim that more wind farms should be established throughout the country, Jiya should address the following two counterclaims in her concluding statement:

1. The land used for wind farms can also be used for farming or other purposes.
2. Wind farms need to be built in rural areas because they are very loud and create extensive noise pollution.

These counterclaims highlight concerns regarding land use and potential environmental impacts that Jiya will need to address effectively to strengthen her argument.