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.
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The land used for wind farms can also be used for farming or other purposes.
The land used for wind farms can also be used for farming or other purposes.
Wind farms need to be built in rural areas because they are very loud and create extensive noise pollution.
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.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that wind turbine technicians are the second fastest growing U.S. job of the decade.
Wind farms are not expensive to operate, but they are dependent on the weather which can be unpredictable.
Wind farms are not expensive to operate, but they are dependent on the weather which can be unpredictable.
Wind is the largest source of renewable power in the United States.
Wind is the largest source of renewable power in the United States.
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Jiya should address the following counterclaims in her concluding statement:
These counterclaims present concerns regarding land use and the impact of noise pollution, which are relevant issues when discussing the establishment of more wind farms.
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