Question

read this excerpt from a passage and the works cited entry for the source listed below the excerpt. \according to the journal nature, forest edges - the borders between denser inner forests and their surroundings - could be a place of focus for mitigating loss of forest habitats and the creatures that live there. an overwhelming 85 percent of species are affected, either positively or negatively, by forest edges (pfeifer 187).\ pfeifer, m., et al. \creation of forest edges has a global impact on forest vertebrates.\ nature, vol. 551, no. 7679, 9 nov. 2017, pp. 187 - 191. is this source credible or not credible, and why or why not? this source is credible because it is a peer - reviewed journal and was published recently. this source is not credible because it contains a biased opinion that cannot be proven. this source is credible because it contains specific information about the subject. the source is not credible because it is clearly politically influenced.

Explanation:

The source is credible. Nature is a well - known, peer - reviewed scientific journal. Peer - reviewed journals have a rigorous process where experts in the field evaluate the research before publication. Also, the recent publication date (2017) means the information is up - to - date in the context of scientific research. The other options are incorrect: there is no indication of a biased opinion (the statement about 85% of species being affected is likely based on data), just having specific information is not the key factor for credibility (it's about the source's reputation and review process), and there is no evidence of political influence.

Answer:

This source is credible because it is a peer - reviewed journal and was published recently.