Question

How does the author of "Getting Deep in Denialism" most effectively defend her position about the existence of ocean garbage patches? Choose

two options.

By comparing belief in the garbage patches to a belief in childhood figures

by describing how much of an ocean garbage patch is invisible from above

by expressing surprise at those who question the reality of garbage patches

By explaining how she has increased the time of her lectures on the Garbage Patch

By sharing pictures from her own research and studies of ocean garbage patches

By telling about her interactions with those who deny the reality of ocean garbage patches

Answer 1

1. By describing how much of an ocean garbage patch is invisible from above:

The author can explain that a significant portion of ocean garbage patches is composed of microplastics and other small debris that cannot be easily seen from the surface.

By this fact, the author can counter arguments from skeptics who claim that the absence of visible garbage patches proves their non-existence.

2. By sharing pictures from her own research and studies of ocean garbage patches:

The author can provide visual evidence of ocean garbage patches through photographs or images captured during her own research and studies.

it can help to substantiate her claims and make the existence of these patches more tangible and convincing to readers.