T4W1 TS Q22 – Selective High School

Whilst bringing awareness to the public about the beauty and fragility of the Great Barrier Reef is crucial to its survival, large tourist groups should not be allowed to visit. Visitors often cause irreparable damage to the coral reefs, leading to a cascade of ecological issues.

Which one of these statements, if true, most strengthens the argument?

Harmful ingredients in sunscreen are known to seep into corals, disrupting their reproduction and causing coral bleaching, which leads to mass die-off events. We can replicate the coral reef environment within in-home and public aquariums to bring awareness to the public. There is a growing community of young people concerned with the Great Barrier Reef. Many parts of the Great Barrier Reef are already restricted to tourist groups.

Are you sure you want to leave?

Which one of these statements, if true, most strengthens the argument?