I believe its D. The author provides commonsense examples to refute the counterclaim :)
Conclusion
Step-by-step explanation:
if the writer is reflecting on the experiences, then the answer is conclusion because this is the only answer that would fit in the blank
The answer is <span>D. Because sea turtle species are a legally protected species.
because they are really valuable to the environment so the environmental research center told the government to protect the turtles from human beings so they don't die off
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