Question

which blog statement is an example of a claim?
\bigcirc elbow lake is home to freshwater fish such as sunfish, perch, and trout.
\bigcirc elbow lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection.
\bigcirc elbow lake was the lovely location of last years community day picnic.
\bigcirc elbow lake was given its name because it is near a bend in the road.

Explanation:

A claim is a statement that presents an opinion or a stance that can be argued or supported. Let's analyze each option:

• "Elbow Lake is home to freshwater fish such as sunfish, perch, and trout." This is a factual statement that can be verified (descriptive, not a claim).
• "Elbow Lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection." This presents a stance (that it's valuable and needs protection) which can be debated or supported with evidence (a claim).
• "Elbow Lake was the lovely location of last year’s Community Day picnic." This is a factual statement about a past event (descriptive, not a claim).
• "Elbow Lake was given its name because it is near a bend in the road." This is a factual statement about the origin of the name (descriptive, not a claim).

Answer:

B. Elbow Lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection.