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

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

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?

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

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

Answer 1

The two strong research questions from the options provided 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 specific, researchable, and relevant to current conservation issues involving whales.