AP English Language

A student is writing a Synthesis Essay on climate change. The sources provided are:

Source A emphasizes the role of human activity, such as burning fossil fuels, in driving global warming.

Source B argues that natural cycles, rather than human activity, are primarily responsible for climate change.

Source C presents a variety of scientific studies that show a correlation between industrialization and climate change, but also suggests that some changes in climate patterns are natural and not entirely human-induced.

The student’s thesis argues that human activity plays a significant role in climate change, but natural processes also contribute, and effective action should target human-driven factors while addressing natural variability.

Statement:
The student should avoid discussing Source B, as it contradicts their thesis and might weaken their argument about the human influence on climate change.