Question

read the following paragraph. then decide what kind of supporting evidence is used to support the topic sentence.

the evidence is clear that the protective layer of the ozone surrounding the earth is being destroyed. the average temperature in the united states has risen steadily over the past few summers. in addition, the incidence of skin cancer reported in the last decade has dramatically increased. despite the skeptics, over 33% of adult americans aged eighteen to twenty - eight believe in climate change and global warming.

expert testimony
facts and statistics
definitions
quotations

Explanation:

To determine the supporting evidence, we analyze the paragraph:

• "The average temperature in the United States has risen steadily..." is a fact.
• "the incidence of skin cancer... has dramatically increased" is a fact.
• "over 33% of adult Americans..." is a statistic.

Expert testimony would involve an expert's opinion, definitions would explain terms, and quotations would be direct quotes from a source. Since the paragraph uses factual observations (temperature rise, cancer increase) and a statistic (33%), the evidence is facts and statistics.

Answer:

B. facts and statistics