Answer:
fight against the DISTANCE IS NOT A BARRIER
It’s the first statement “as many as 58 percent pet owners claimed that caring for their pets taught children responsibility”
The counterclaim to the use of solar energy is the high cost of equipment in sentence 9. Thus, option D is correct.
Solar energy is the energy produced by the sun. It is a natural energy source and is nonrenewable.
<h3>What is the counterclaim for use of solar energy?</h3>
The claim is given as the argument that supports the use of energy. The counterclaim is the argument that is presented in opposition or against the claim.
The sentence that references as a counterclaim is the high cost of equipment. It is stated in sentence 9. Thus, the counterclaim to the use of solar energy is option D.
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Semi colon because after it says humans it is contradicting itself by saying the opposite. Hope it helps