AP English Language

The thesis statement with too many competing clauses is: A."Climate change is a global issue that requires the attention of governments, businesses, and individuals, and its effects can be seen in rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and environmental destruction."

Here’s why:

This statement includes multiple competing ideas within one sentence, making it overwhelming and harder to follow. It mentions both who needs to take action (governments, businesses, individuals) and lists various effects of climate change (rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, environmental destruction), which makes the sentence complex and a bit unfocused.