Question

read the passage. although its not a new concept, using goats to eliminate weeds has become increasingly popular. with \goatscaping,\ goats are transported to different landscapes to eat unwanted or overgrown plants such as poison ivy. goatscaping is an easy, chemical - free method of destroying weeds that more landowners should consider. goats are ideal because they can climb over all kinds of terrain. these ravenous eaters graze for hours and consume up to ten pounds of vegetation daily. however, there are some drawbacks to goatscaping. without careful monitoring and guidance, goats can devour everything in sight, including plants that are not supposed to be eaten. another issue is when goats nibble weeds, the deep root systems sometimes remain in the soil. with roots still intact, the weeds will eventually return, so its not a permanent fix. finally, cost is another factor that should be evaluated. given these challenges, landowners may find that its not worth owning or renting goats for landscaping. how does the second paragraph contribute to the discussion of goatscaping? it counters the positive attributes of goatscaping outlined in the first paragraph with reasons for skepticism about its general effectiveness. it builds upon the first paragraph by elaborating on the various ways that goatscaping is beneficial to the environment. it suggests that the financial benefits of goatscaping outweigh any potential drawbacks to keeping goats. it downplays the difficulties that goat owners are faced with when they replace traditional landscaping methods with goatscaping.

Explanation:

The first paragraph lists positive aspects of goatscaping like being chemical - free and goats' eating ability. The second paragraph lists drawbacks such as non - selective eating, root regrowth, and cost, thus countering the positive attributes.

Answer:

It counters the positive attributes of goatscaping outlined in the first paragraph with reasons for skepticism about its general effectiveness.