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) argument; conclusion: Its temperatures are considerably lower B) nonargument; report C) nonargument; explanation D) argument; conclusion: Mars is farther from the Sun than is the Earth

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The statement provides a fact about Mars being farther from the Sun than Earth and explains the consequence of this fact (lower temperatures), making it a nonargument that offers an explanation.

Because Mars Is Farther from the Sun Than Is the Earth