H D4 TS Q07 – Selective High School

Stella: “Why do we only water the tree twice a week? We should water it as often as possible so that it can grow faster.”

Micheal: “We shouldn’t water it too often, Stella; it won’t be healthy for the tree.”

Which one of the following statements, if true, most strengthens Micheal’s argument?

The most effective time to water plants is at night since evaporation can be avoided this way. Animals rely on water just as much as plants and can sometimes dehydrate, especially during dry seasons. Being the most vital life source, water, or a lack of it, can greatly affect a plant's health. Excessive watering without free draining soil can lead to rotting of the roots.

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Which one of the following statements, if true, most strengthens Micheal’s argument?