To prove her claim, Renata told her audience that the Surgeon General of the United States warned everyone that secondhand smoke could lead to lung cancer in nonsmokers. What form of supporting material is she using?

A. testimony
B. direct observation
C. statistics
D. personal experience


Answer: A

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