Question

Which persuasive technique is used in the following excerpt to make a claim about the impact of climate change?

The Arctic permafrost contains carbon dioxide (CO2) and large amounts methane, which is released into the atmosphere as the permafrost thaws. "Methane is a greenhouse gas 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. So now we risk facing further global warming and even faster melting in the Arctic," added Wadhams.

Choices:
association
emotional appeal
bandwagon
scientific data

Answer 1

D.scientific data .........

Answer 2

scientific data

The persuasive article cites several scientific facts about compounds found in permafrost. These are hard facts that cannot be disputed or challenged since they are based on scientific findings and experiments instead of human opinion.