Question

drag the correct answer to the box. which counter - claim would help balance the argument? most people do not have time to pull weeds and would rather spend their time doing things like hiking. herbicides quickly kill weed roots while preserving grass, making them efficient and easy gardening tools. buying herbicides boosts the economy and ensures jobs, whereas pulling weeds by hand threatens the economy. researchers say herbicides contain chemicals that are harmful to humans. pulling weeds by hand instead of using chemical - laden herbicides to kill weeds is better for the environment and yard.

Explanation:

The claim is that pulling weeds by hand is better for the environment and yard. A counter - claim should present an opposing view. The statement "Herbicides quickly kill weed roots while preserving grass, making them efficient and easy gardening tools." presents an advantage of herbicides, countering the claim about hand - pulling.

Answer:

Herbicides quickly kill weed roots while preserving grass, making them efficient and easy gardening tools.