Resolution: Bottled water should be banned.

Negative position: Banning bottled water would remove a healthy choice and increase the consumption of sugary drinks.

Affirmative position: Banning bottled water would reduce waste and protect the environment.

Evidence: About 70 percent of plastic water bottles are not recycled. The majority of plastic bottles end up in landfills or in the oceans, harming the ecosystem and poisoning animals.

Which statement is the most logical interpretation of the evidence?

It challenges the opponent’s opinion.
It does not use personal opinions.
It provides convincing facts that support the affirmative position.
It provides convincing facts that support the negative position.

Answer: It provides convincing facts that support the affirmative position.