Reading for Research

Question 4 • GA-Literature and Composition III

Sasha is writing a defense of an op-ed claiming sunscreens containing oxybenzone should be banned. Which piece of evidence best defends her claim?

Answer

One study found that sunscreen containing oxybenzone bleaches coral reefs, leading to the death of the coral.

Oxybenzone, an ingredient found in many sunscreens, filters the UV rays that lead to skin damage and even cancer.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that oxybenzone is safe, but there are other ways people can protect their skin.

Because it is still important to protect the skin, alternatives to sunscreens with oxybenzone, such as those with zinc oxide, are preferred.

Explanation

The claim is that sunscreens containing oxybenzone should be banned, so the strongest supporting evidence should show a harmful effect caused by oxybenzone sunscreen. Choice A reports that it bleaches coral reefs and leads to coral death, which directly supports banning it. Choice B describes a benefit, while C and D suggest alternatives without providing evidence of harm.

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