Differentiating Claims

1.  Deforestation contributes to climate change by increasing carbon dioxide levels in      the atmosphere.

• A. Claim of Fact

• B. Claim of Value

• C. Claim of Policy

1. Preserving forests is essential because they provide a home for countless wildlife species.

• A. Claim of Fact

• B. Claim of Value

• C. Claim of Policy

1.  The government should impose stricter penalties on illegal loggers.

• A. Claim of Fact

• B. Claim of Value

• C. Claim of Policy

 Studies show that rainforests absorb nearly 30% of the world's carbon emissions.

• A. Claim of Fact

• B. Claim of Value

• C. Claim of Policy

1. People must support reforestation programs to ensure a healthier planet for the next generation.

• A. Claim of Fact

• B. Claim of Value

• C. Claim of Policy

 The air quality in cities would improve significantly if more trees were planted.

• A. Claim of Fact

• B. Claim of Value

• C. Claim of Policy

1. Logging companies should adopt sustainable practices to prevent deforestation.

• A. Claim of Fact

• B. Claim of Value

• C. Claim of Policy

1. Cutting down trees without replanting is unethical because it destroys ecosystems.

• A. Claim of Fact

• B. Claim of Value

• C. Claim of Policy