Question

counterclaim: banning plastic water bottles removes a healthy option for a beverage.
which claim might someone argue and include the counterclaim?
(1 point)
○ plastic bottles could contain harmful chemicals.
○ plastic water bottles cost a lot of money to produce and there are many cheaper options.
○ plastic water bottles should be banned. they cause enormous waste and environmental issues.
○ plastic water bottles are one of the leading contributors to landfill waste.

Explanation:

A counterclaim opposes the main claim. The given counterclaim argues that banning plastic water bottles eliminates a healthy beverage option, so the main claim must be in favor of banning plastic water bottles. Only the third option states a clear call to ban plastic water bottles, with reasoning that directly conflicts with the counterclaim.

Answer:

Plastic water bottles should be banned. They cause enormous waste and environmental issues.