Use the passage to answer the question.
A wolf pack may have as many as twenty wolves. By three weeks of age, wolf pups are able to play. Most packs are led by an adult male and adult female. The average size of a wolf litter is around four pups.
Which type of evidence does the author use to develop an argument?
(1 point)
Responses
facts
facts
statistics
statistics
testimonials
testimonials
expert opinions
The author uses facts and statistics to develop their argument. They provide information about the average size of a wolf litter and the age at which wolf pups are able to play.
When evaluating evidence, which of the following shows that evidence is sufficient?(1 point)
Responses
The evidence is objective.
The evidence is objective.
The evidence is up to date.
The evidence is up to date.
The evidence is connected to the author's claim.
The evidence is connected to the author's claim.
There is enough evidence to prove the author's claim
There is enough evidence to prove the author's claim.
Identify if the three sentences are reliable or unreliable.
A. The first pioneers to explore the opal fields found an unpleasant and unfriendly environment.
B. None of the pioneers liked summer because it was dreadfully hot.
C. To adapt to the challenging environment, pioneers built underground homes.
(1 point)
Responses
A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
A is unreliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
A is unreliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
A is reliable, B is reliable, C is unreliable
A is reliable, B is reliable, C is unreliable
A is reliable, B is reliable, C is reliable
A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
Which of the following describes a representative sample?(1 point)
Responses
information presented to prove or disprove a point
information presented to prove or disprove a point
the amount of evidence needed to prove a claim
the amount of evidence needed to prove a claim
evidence that is logically connected to a central idea
evidence that is logically connected to a central idea
a small quantity that accurately represents a large group