Question

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a student is writing a persuasive argument for why their state should pursue solar power as its
main energy source. which would be the best closing statement for their concluding section?
(1 point)
the facts make it clear—there is no cleaner, more efficient, or more effective from of energy than
solar.
the whole world could be powered for an entire year if we could capture the energy the sun
produces in one hour.
our state should pursue solar power as its main energy source, and there are many reasons why
it should.
solar power is emissions - free, and this means that it doesnt create the harmful pollutants that
fossil fuels do.

Explanation:

A persuasive argument's conclusion should reinforce the main claim. The first option ("The facts make it clear—there is no cleaner, more efficient, or more effective form of energy than solar") directly restates the superiority of solar power (the main claim of pursuing it as the main energy source) in a strong, conclusive way. The second option is a fact but more of a supporting detail rather than a closing statement. The third option is too vague as it just repeats the claim without adding a strong concluding emphasis. The fourth option is a supporting reason (about emissions) rather than a closing statement.

Answer:

The facts make it clear—there is no cleaner, more efficient, or more effective form of energy than solar.