Question

select the correct answer
a student is writing an argumentative text about recess for high school students. the student makes the claim that recess is important for high school students because high school is a challenging environment, and physical activity relieves stress and stimulates the brain.
which piece of evidence would provide the most relevant support for this claim?

a. an interview with a school guidance counselor about the importance of taking challenging courses

b. a student’s blog post about experiences in high school

c. an infographic explaining how teenagers should deal with challenges

d. research from the u.s. dept. of health and human services highlighting the benefits of physical activity

Explanation:

The claim links recess (physical activity) to stress relief and brain stimulation for high schoolers. Option A focuses on challenging courses, not physical activity benefits. Option B is a personal blog, which is anecdotal and not authoritative evidence for the physical activity-stress/brain link. Option C is about general challenge coping, not physical activity. Option D is official, authoritative research that directly supports the claim by highlighting physical activity's benefits, which aligns with the claim's core points.

Answer:

D. research from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human services highlighting the benefits of physical activity