Photographs Taken from Space Show That Earth Is Striking in Its

Multiple Choice

Photographs taken from space show that Earth is striking in its beauty. Blue oceans cover nearly three-fourths of the surface, broken by the continental land masses and scattered islands. The polar caps are white with snow and ice, and white clouds are scattered above the surface. At night, the glow of artificial lights clearly reveals the presence of an intelligent civilization. Jeffrey Bennett, et al., The Cosmic Perspective, 3^rd edition

A) Argument; conclusion: The polar caps ... above the surface.
B) Nonargument.
C) Argument; conclusion: Blue oceans ... scattered islands.
D) Argument; conclusion: At night, the glow ... an intelligent civilization.
E) Argument; conclusion: Photographs taken from space ... striking in its beauty.