Claims and Evidence Pre-Quiz

Which is a claim based on the following thesis statement? "The US government should eliminate the penny from circulation."

• Pennies are composed of a mix of materials.

• Pennies are costly to produce.

• Pennies are cool looking.

Which is a claim based on the following thesis statement? "School uniforms present more harm than benefits."

• School uniforms limit student creativity.

• In 2010, 19% of public schools reported requiring uniforms.

• Students don't have enough time to eat lunch.

Which is a claim based on the following thesis statement? "The US Postal Service should stop delivering junk mail."

• Now I'm going to talk about junk mail's effect on the environment.

• Junk mail poses a threat to the environment.

• People get valuable coupons in junk mail.

What is strong evidence to support the following claim? "With virtual reality technology, humans no longer need to spend time outdoors to appreciate natural beauty.

• Spending time outdoors is less important than participating in service activities like food banks.

• In 2016, Google launched a website that allows visitors to experience 3D, 360-degree views of U.S. National Parks.

• Most of my friends prefer to take virtual tours instead of spending time in nature.

• The National Museum of Natural History offers virtual tours , letting online visitors explore the exhibits through high resolution images.

What is strong evidence to support the following claim? "Americans can help preserve natural resources by becoming vegetarians."

• According to the American Medical Association, people who eat only vegetables are healthier than meat eaters.

• Choosing to become a vegetarian is a responsible, ethical choice for the future of the planet.

• According to a UN report, food production in country has a "higher environmental impact" than countries that consume less meat.