Question

1 expert opinions depend on:
a publication history
b personal experience
c speaking ability
d knowledge
2 which structure explains impacts?
a comprehensive categorization
b cause-effect
c sequential organization
d descriptive arrangement
read the following original passage, \the benefits of a plant-based diet\ and answer the questions.
during a health seminar, dr. lee presented an argument about the benefits of a plant - based diet. she claimed that adopting such a diet reduces the risk of chronic diseases. to support her argument, she cited a study from the american journal of clinical nutrition, which found that individuals who followed a plant - based diet had a 20% lower risk of heart disease compared to those who consumed meat regularly. additionally, she mentioned expert opinions from dietitians who emphasized the nutritional advantages of plant - based foods. dr. lee concluded by stating that the evidence strongly supports the idea that a plant - based diet can improve long - term health outcomes.
3 what type of evidence did dr. lee use to support her claim?
a a social media poll
b a study from a reputable journal and expert opinions
c a fictional story about a vegetarian
d personal anecdotes from patients

Explanation:

1. Expert opinions are based on knowledge. Publication history, personal experience, and speaking ability are not the fundamental basis for expert opinions.
2. The cause - effect structure is used to explain impacts. Comprehensive categorization is about grouping, sequential organization is about order, and descriptive arrangement is about description.
3. Dr. Lee used "a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" (a study from a reputable journal) and "expert opinions from dietitians" to support her claim. A social media poll, a fictional story, and personal anecdotes are not the evidence she used.

Answer:

1. d. Knowledge
2. b. Cause - effect
3. b. A study from a reputable journal and expert opinions