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Writing an Argumentative Essay about Fire Prevention

Question 6 • TX-English I B-CR

Which facts can be used to argue against controlled burns? Check all that apply.The number of escaped fires seems to be trending up. We do not know how many of the “success” burns might have been near misses.The estimated number of prescribed burns is 4,000 to 5,000 per year.The report does not say how destructive the escaped fires were, only how many there were.The report admits that prescribed burns have elements of risk and uncertainty. One percent of the burns cannot be proven successful.

Answer
A
The number of escaped fires seems to be trending up.
B
We do not know how many of the “success” burns might have been near misses.
C
The estimated number of prescribed burns is 4,000 to 5,000 per year.
D
The report does not say how destructive the escaped fires were, only how many there were.
E
The report admits that prescribed burns have elements of risk and uncertainty.
F
One percent of the burns cannot be proven successful.
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