Question

read the claim and the supporting evidence.
claim: middle school students should not be allowed to play football.
evidence: research has found that football players between the ages of nine and fourteen are more vulnerable to concussions and brain injuries than older players.
why does the evidence support the claim? choose the analysis that better explains the connection.
if middle school students stopped playing football, there
would be few athletic injuries.
young people should not participate in activities that put
them at great risk.

Explanation:

The claim is about middle school students (typically 9 - 14 years old) not being allowed to play football. The evidence shows this age group is more vulnerable to concussions and brain injuries (a great risk). The second analysis states young people shouldn't take part in high - risk activities. This connects the evidence (risk of injuries) to the claim (not allowing them to play football) as football is a high - risk activity for them. The first analysis is about reducing athletic injuries generally, not specifically connecting the risk of brain injuries to the claim.

Answer:

Young people should not participate in activities that put them at great risk.