Argument: "Single-use plastic should be banned."Which strengthens this?
Correct answer: A. It causes significant environmental harm, contributing to pollution and wildlife endangerment.
- A. It causes significant environmental harm, contributing to pollution and wildlife endangerment.
- B. Plastic bags are light and convenient for consumers.
- C. Some countries continue to support the production and use of plastic.
- D. Recycling processes for plastics are often inefficient and costly.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: 'It causes significant environmental harm, contributing to pollution and wildlife endangerment.' This option directly addresses the detrimental impact of single-use plastics on the environment, which is a strong reason to support a ban. Option B highlights the convenience of plastics, which contradicts the argument for a ban. Option C discusses support for plastic use in some countries, which does not strengthen the argument. Option D points out the challenges of recycling, which, while relevant, does not directly argue for a ban on single-use plastics.
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