Coastal towns should protect themselves from floods by building sand walls that keep out water from oceans, lakes, and rivers. However, some say that these sand walls are an eyesore. They reduce the value of the homes and buildings that they try to protect because they look bad.

Which statement presents the best rebuttal to address the counterclaim?

a) The value of the coastal homes is more important than oceans, lakes, and rivers.

b) The protection of homes and buildings in coastal towns with sand walls is important.

c) Sand walls may be ugly, but the protection of people and property is more important.

d) People living along the coasts should seriously consider moving further inland.

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16 April, 15:14

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Esperanza Guzman · Answer 1

Choice A is the best rebuttal because it uses evidence and detail to counter the first statement.