Why are invasive species such a huge threat to ecosystems?
a
Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.
b
Invasive species provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem.
c
Invasive species are impossible to control once they are introduced and spread rapidly.
d
Invasive species can replace native species, forcing their migration out of the area.
Question 18 (1 point)
What aspect of an organism makes it an invasive species?
a
It is from a different ecosystem.
b
It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem.
c
It is harmful to organisms in all ecosystems.
d
It has no predators in the new ecosystem.
Answer to question 1: Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.
Answer to question 2: It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem.
In the United States, citizens who are at least 18 years old have the right to vote. Voting is expressing a choice in an election. Voting allows us to choose our leaders. Voting also allows us to make decisions on many local, state, or national issues. It gives us a voice in who runs the government and what the government does.
No one is required to vote. Voting is a right and a privilege. In each election, many people go to the polls to cast their vote. Many people do not. Before elections, voting advocates often encourage people to vote. Many make speeches to persuade people to get to the polls. The speakers use evidence to convince people their claims about voting are correct. Evidence that is convincing is relevant and sufficient. Evidence that is relevant is directly related to the claim. Speakers that provide sufficient evidence provide enough evidence to meet the purpose of the argument. People can evaluate a speaker’s evidence by determining whether it is relevant and sufficient for supporting the claim. Read this speech presented to potential voters:
"Are you eligible to vote? If so, what are you doing on Election Day? If you’re not sure, this message is for you. Vote! Our country is facing big issues. It needs you to weigh in on what it should do. It needs you to decide who will lead us into the future. It needs you to help decide this country’s future. Everyone should vote to shape America’s future because voting is easier now than ever before.
"Will you be out of town on Election Day? Do you have a job that makes it difficult to get to the polls? No problem! People have many voting options if they can’t get to the polls on Election Day. You can cast your ballot early. In many states, you can vote by mail. As long as you are a registered voter, you don’t even need to be in the country to vote. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 40 percent of voters used an alternative method of voting in the 2018 elections."
"Will you be in town on Election Day, but you need a ride? No worries! Many companies and public transportation groups help voters get to the polls. The Pew Research Center found that a lack of transportation was among the top ten reasons why people don’t vote. Companies and communities took action. Many cities across the nation provide free train or bus rides to and from the polls. Some transportation companies, such as Uber and Lyft, are working with nonprofit voting organizations to help voters. These and other transportation companies provide discounted rides to the polls. Some also offer free rides to those who need them. In addition, there are individuals and groups in many communities who offer free rides to voters who otherwise would not be able to cast a ballot."
"Why are there so many options for voting and transportation to the polls? The answer is simple. Voting is important, and everyone’s vote matters. Be sure to cast your vote on Election Day!”"
Speeches like these are common as an election draws near. Many people speak out to encourage as many people as possible to exercise their right to vote.
Evaluating a Speaker’s Evidence (page 8-10)
Directions - Read the passage. Answer the questions on page 9 and complete the activity on page 10 below.
What does the speaker want to persuade people to do?
What claims about voting does the speaker make in the argument?
What evidence the speaker provide to support these claims?
After answering the questions above, please reread the speech in the lesson. Evaluate the evidence the speaker uses to support the claims in the argument. Explain whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient. Then write a sentence telling why you think the speaker’s argument is or is not convincing.
Answers:
1. The speaker wants to persuade people to vote.
2. The claims the speaker makes about voting are:
- Our country is facing big issues that need to be decided through voting.
- Voting is easier now than ever before.
- There are many options for voting and transportation to the polls.
3. The speaker provides the following evidence to support these claims:
- Our country is facing big issues.
- Voting is easier than ever before because of early voting, mail-in voting, and absentee voting.
- About 40% of voters used an alternative method of voting in the 2018 elections.
- A lack of transportation is one of the top ten reasons why people don't vote.
- Many companies and public transportation groups help voters get to the polls.
- Cities across the nation provide free train or bus rides to and from the polls.
- Uber, Lyft, and other transportation companies provide discounted and free rides to the polls.
- Individuals and groups in many communities offer free rides to voters who can't get to the polls.
The evidence is both relevant and sufficient for supporting the claims. The speaker provides statistics to show that many people use alternative methods of voting and that a lack of transportation is a common barrier to voting. The speaker also provides specific examples of companies and organizations that offer free or discounted rides to the polls.
Overall, the speaker's argument is convincing because they provide relevant and sufficient evidence to support their claims, and they address common barriers to voting, such as transportation and difficulty getting to the polls on Election Day.
Imagine going to a window into the past. Imagine going to a place that looks like a cross between the Grand Canyon and the Moon.
Directions - Rewrite Noah’s sentences to make them more formal and professional.
To enhance the formality and professionalism of Noah's sentences, the following rewrites can be made:
1. Imagining going to a window into the past and envisioning a place that resembles a fusion of the Grand Canyon and the Moon.
2. If one were to imagine a view that resembles a blend of the Grand Canyon and the Moon, as well as envisioning a portal to the past.
Note: The chosen level of formality and professionalism usually depends on the context, purpose, and audience of the writing.
magine going to a window into the past. Imagine going to a place that looks like a cross between the Grand Canyon and the Moon.
Directions - Rewrite Noah’s sentences 3 times to make them more formal and professional.
Here are three possible ways to rewrite Noah's sentences to make them more formal and professional:
1. One can readily envision a scenario where they transport to a window into the past, arriving at a location that bears a striking resemblance to a cross between the Grand Canyon and the Moon.
2. The suggestion of accessing a portal to the past, whereby one arrives at a destination resembling a striking cross between the Grand Canyon and the Moon, is not difficult to conceive.
3. It is within the realms of possibility to contemplate a hypothetical situation in which an individual gains access to a portal facilitating travel to the past, only to materialize in a terrain that mirrors an impressive cross between the Grand Canyon and the Moon.