<em>I </em><em>think</em><em> it's</em><em> </em><em>options</em><em> </em><em>(</em><em>b)</em><em> </em>
<em> </em><em>hope </em><em>is </em><em>the </em><em>correct</em><em> answer</em>
The correct answer is Carol has a cottage near the shore.
This supporting detail has nothing to do with her study of marine life. She could have this cottage because she inherited it, or she just likes the place - it doesn't really contribute to her love or study of marine life. The other options clearly support why she is studying marine life, whereas the one with the cottage does not.
D the president im not gonna write all that
Refute means to :
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
prove that (someone) is wrong.
deny or contradict (a statement or accusation).
So, I'll go for...
O An opposing alternative way to view or interpret the topic
Or it could be
O An explanation that disproves something
Hope this helps!