Question

cumulative exam
cumulative exam complete
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos.
zoos must improve conditions so that they can meet the health and safety needs of the animals.
which piece of evidence, if true, would best support this claim?
○ exposure to different animals can help to educate the public.
○ funding sources for zoos can be limited, so they often rely on donations from the public.
○ many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
○ animals can be bred at zoos to increase their population.

Explanation:

To support the claim that zoos must improve conditions for animals' health and safety, we need evidence showing current conditions are inadequate. The option "Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases" directly shows a health issue (infectious diseases causing premature death) due to zoo conditions, so it supports the need for improvement. Other options relate to public education, funding, or breeding (not health/safety needs).

Answer:

C. Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases