Question

team sports can contribute to overall environmental health because __________.a most athletes are also devoted environmentalistsb optimum athletic performance is dependent upon a clean environmentc team sports are played outside, so a clean environment is highly valuedd all of the aboveplease select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

• Option A: There is no general rule that most athletes are environmentalists. This is an over - generalization.
• Option B: Optimum athletic performance can be affected by environmental factors like air quality (for outdoor sports) and water quality (for water - based sports). A clean environment can help in achieving better performance.
• Option C: Team sports are often played outdoors. Athletes and teams value a clean playing environment for better play and also for their own health.

Since options B and C are valid reasons, option D (all of the above) is incorrect as option A is not a valid general reason.

Answer:

B. optimum athletic performance is dependent upon a clean environment