Which would be a sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day?(1 point)

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Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option.
Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option.

A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.

The Ohio River is nearly 1,000 miles long from end to end, and that's more than one-third of the length of the Mississippi River.
The Ohio River is nearly 1,000 miles long from end to end, and that's more than one-third of the length of the Mississippi River.

Many people in our community enjoy walking by the riverfront.

Answer 1

The strongest argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day is:

A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.

This response highlights the benefits of community engagement and environmental improvement, making it a persuasive reason for organizing a clean-up day.

Answer 2

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves.

Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?

(1 point)
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The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to scientific research.

The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.

The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage includes references to emotions.

The passage centers on a personal testimonial.

Answer 3

The claim about the vitamins is unsupported by sufficient evidence because:

The passage centers on a personal testimonial.

This means that the information relies heavily on individual experiences rather than scientific studies or broader data that would provide more reliable evidence of the vitamins' effectiveness.

Answer 4

Use the information from the two sources to answer the question.

Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment.

Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective. 

On which fact do the two sources disagree? 

(1 point)
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Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.

There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.

There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.

Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.

Answer 5

The fact on which the two sources disagree is:

There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.

Source 1 emphasizes the necessity of participation from the many people in school districts to have an effective recycling impact, while Source 2 suggests that having many people can make it difficult to implement a specific recycling program effectively. Thus, they present conflicting views on the effectiveness of getting many participants to follow a single recycling plan.

Answer 6

A student is researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports." Which source is most likely to be trustworthy?(1 point)
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the opinions of nine basketball players
the opinions of nine basketball players

the opinions of five baseball coaches
the opinions of five baseball coaches

a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations

a survey of six physical education teachers

Answer 7

The source that is most likely to be trustworthy is:

a survey of eight professional athletic organizations.

This source is likely to provide more reliable and comprehensive information on the topic of performance enhancement in competitive sports, as professional athletic organizations are directly involved in the regulation and standards of competitive sports. They are also more likely to have researched and analyzed data related to performance enhancement equipment.