Question

claim: an arguable statement - can be argued for or against - easily agreed or disagreed - based on opinion, not fact examples claim: every teenager should have a cellphone. - based on opinion - easily agreed or disagreed upon not a claim: many teenagers have a cellphone. - based on a fact - difficult to effectively argue against which of the following is a claim? the earth receives light from the sun. solar power uses sunlight for energy. solar power is the best source for renewable energy.

Explanation:

A claim is an arguable statement based on opinion. "Solar power is the best source for renewable energy" is an opinion - it can be debated (some might think wind or hydro is better). The other two statements ("The earth receives light from the sun" and "Solar power uses sunlight for energy") are facts.

Answer:

Solar power is the best source for renewable energy.