Question

consider this claim. the federal government should protect national parks by limiting the number of visitors allowed. which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? in recent years, the national park service has reported a backlog of underfunded projects due to aging infrastructure, budget restraints, and staffing shortages. one recent visitor to a national park posted the following review on a popular website: the experience was disturbing. it was like going to an amusement park: long lines, tons of traffic, trash strewn everywhere. staff at yosemite national park report that an increase in visitors has led to problems such as smog and trail erosion.

Explanation:

This evidence directly links increased visitors to environmental - related protection issues in a national park, which supports the claim that limiting visitors can protect national parks. The other statements focus on infrastructure and visitor experience rather than the direct impact of visitors on park protection.

Answer:

Staff at Yosemite National Park report that an increase in visitors has led to problems such as smog and trail erosion.