Because Mars is farther from the Sun than is the Earth, its temperatures are considerably lower. (Carl Sagan, Cosmos)This statement is made up of a(n) ________ and a(n) ________.
A. nonargument; explanation
B. nonargument; report
C. argument; conclusion: Mars is farther from the Sun than is the Earth
D. argument; conclusion: Its temperatures are considerably lower
Answer: A
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