Question
A student is writing a research paper on whales and is forming a research question. What is a strong research question on this topic? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

Which types of whales are likely to become extinct in the next century?
Which types of whales are likely to become extinct in the next century?

Why are whales important to the creation myths of so many cultures?
Why are whales important to the creation myths of so many cultures?

When was the whaling industry finally outlawed in the United States?
When was the whaling industry finally outlawed in the United States?

How many types of whales are there in the world’s oceans?
How many types of whales are there in the world’s oceans?

What are the major threats to the world’s whale population today?
Responses

Which types of whales are likely to become extinct in the next century?
Which types of whales are likely to become extinct in the next century?

Why are whales important to the creation myths of so many cultures?
Why are whales important to the creation myths of so many cultures?

When was the whaling industry finally outlawed in the United States?
When was the whaling industry finally outlawed in the United States?

How many types of whales are there in the world’s oceans?
How many types of whales are there in the world’s oceans?

What are the major threats to the world’s whale population today?
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two strong research questions on the topic of whales are:
1. **Which types of whales are likely to become extinct in the next century?**
2. **What are the major threats to the world’s whale population today?**
These questions are strong because they focus on current and significant issues related to whale conservation and biodiversity, encouraging in-depth research and analysis.
1. **Which types of whales are likely to become extinct in the next century?**
2. **What are the major threats to the world’s whale population today?**
These questions are strong because they focus on current and significant issues related to whale conservation and biodiversity, encouraging in-depth research and analysis.