Question

Which of the sentences below is the strongest argumentative claim?

Select one
Marine biologists have recently discovered a large blue hole in the middle of the
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is losing its color and dying off because of the continuous
rise of ocean temperatures
In order to prevent disasters like The Great Bamer Reet the education systems
and governments around the world need to work to limit our impact on the
environment
The Great Bamer Reef is the largest coral reef in the world, it is 1.400 miles long
and spans much of the coast of Queensland Australia

Answer 1

The strongest argumentative claim is that rising ocean temperatures cause the Great Barrier Reef to lose its color and die, linking climate change to ecological and economic consequences.

Step-by-step explanation:

The second sentence, "The Great Barrier Reef is losing its color and dying off because of the continuous rise of ocean temperatures," is the strongest argumentative claim. This statement provides a clear connection between ocean temperatures and the decline of the Reef. It encompasses the major threats faced by the Great Barrier Reef highlighted in the context such as climate change, coral bleaching, and the direct consequences on marine biodiversity and the Queensland economy that relies heavily on tourism.

Answer 2

The last one is the answer