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

• When was the whaling industry finally outlawed in the United States?
What are the major threats to the world's whale population today?
• Why are whales important to the creation myths of so many cultures?
• 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 strong research questions on the topic of whales are:

1. What are the major threats to the world's whale population today?
2. Which types of whales are likely to become extinct in the next century?

These questions are specific, relevant, and allow for in-depth exploration of contemporary issues affecting whales.