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A student is researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports." Which

source is most likely to be trustworthy? (1 point)
O
a survey of six physical education teachers
O the opinions of nine basketball players
O
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
O the opinions of five baseball coaches

The source that is most likely to be trustworthy is a survey of eight professional athletic organizations.

Use the paragraph to complete the activity.

Forests cover about 31% of the land on Earth. Sadly, that number is decreasing at a rapid rate.
Deforestation, which is human-driven, and the natural loss of trees, are one of the main causes of this
depletion. A natural loss of trees might come from a fire, for example, but deforestation done by humans is more common and involves removing trees to make room for something else. This can
include clearing land for farming or using the wood from trees for fuel, construction, or manufacturing. Despite these potential economic benefits, deforestation should be stopped because forests are too important for people, animals, and the environment.

Write 3-5 sentences explaining what the key concept of the paragraph is and how the author develops the key concept.
(4 points)

The key concept of the paragraph is the negative impact of deforestation on forests, people, animals, and the environment. The author develops this concept by first stating the percentage of land covered by forests and the rate at which this coverage is decreasing. The author then explains the two main causes of deforestation - human-driven deforestation and natural loss of trees. The author further elaborates on human-driven deforestation, explaining how it involves the removal of trees for various purposes such as farming, fuel, construction, or manufacturing. Finally, the author argues against deforestation, emphasizing the importance of forests for the well-being of people, animals, and the environment.