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)

Question

Responses

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

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The two correct answers for strong research questions on the topic of whales are:

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

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

These questions encourage deeper exploration and analysis, rather than just factual recall.