Question

A student is writing an argumentative essay about why people should be careful tuna consumers for her life science class. Read the paragraph from her report and the directions that follow. (q40)

Apart from Japan, the United States is the biggest consumer of tuna in the world. While tuna can have some nutritional benefits for humans, it is important that we take a close look at the tuna we are eating for several reasons. First, many types of tuna are endangered, overfished, or at least threatened. We must educate ourselves on the type of tuna we are eating to make sure that we are not eating any that may become extinct. Second, tuna fishermen sometimes catch other marine life unintentionally. This "bycatch" most often includes dolphins and birds. These animals are innocent victims. For this reason, we must make sure that the tuna we eat is "dolphin friendly." Third, tuna contains mercury, which is poisonous to humans. It is recommended, therefore, that we not eat too much of it.


The student found information in sources. Choose two pieces of information that support the claim in the student's paragraph.

A

The most popular seafood worldwide is shrimp.


B

Tuna is a delicious and nutritious food that should be part of a healthy daily diet.


C

Tuna is also included in many pet foods; dogs and cats often enjoy eating tuna.


D

Canned white tuna has high levels of mercury that can be especially harmful to young children and pregnant women.


E

Tuna is versatile in its taste and relatively inexpensive, so more people should eat it as opposed to red meat or pork.


F

To be considered a "dolphin safe" tuna fisherman, one must adhere to five strict guidelines set out by an international organization that protects dolphins.

Answer 1

The student's claims about the need for careful tuna consumption are supported by concerns regarding environmental impact due to overfishing and bycatch, as well as health risks associated with mercury in tuna.

Step-by-step explanation:

The claim made in the student's paragraph regarding the need to be cautious tuna consumers is supported by two main pieces of evidence. First, tuna consumption poses significant environmental concerns since many species of tuna are endangered due to overfishing. Additionally, the harvesting process often results in bycatch, which can harm other marine animals, such as dolphins. Second, there are legitimate health concerns related to the intake of mercury found in tuna, which can be particularly harmful to certain groups like young children and pregnant women.

Thus, the correct pieces of information that support the student's claims are:

• Canned white tuna has high levels of mercury that can be especially harmful to young children and pregnant women.
• To be considered a "dolphin safe" tuna fisherman, one must adhere to five strict guidelines set out by an international organization that protects dolphins.

Answer 2

umm D and F supports the claim in the students paragraph