Read the thesis statement from an argumentative essay about the importance of National Parks to the economy. National parks are very influential role in the economy of the United States because they encourage tourism and create job opportunities. Which statement could the essay’s writer use to support the central claim made here?

The thesis claims that national parks help the U.S. economy by encouraging tourism and creating jobs. Choice B supports that central claim by stating that parks are economically important at local, state, and national levels. Choice C focuses on protecting plants and animals, while D discusses climate change, so neither directly supports the economic claim.

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