Hannah wrote the following research question for a research paper on the Antiquities Act of 1906: "What effects have past conservation laws had on the United States?”

Question

Which statement best describes the problem with this research question?

It is short.
It is broad.
It is detailed.
It is irrelevant.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the problem with Hannah's research question is: It is broad.

The question asks about the effects of past conservation laws on the entire United States, which is a wide-ranging topic that could encompass many different laws, effects, and contexts, making it difficult to address in a focused manner. A more specific research question would help narrow down the scope of the study.