Question

select the correct answer. elaine is planning a research paper about keeping plastic bags out of a local bayou. which research question is the most focused to help guide her research? a. how can residents take action to improve the bayou for future generations? b. how does plastic waste from the surrounding neighborhoods impact the water supply? c. what effect does plastic have on animal life near the bayou? d. how can residents and city officials dispose of plastic to protect the bayou?

Explanation:

The research topic is about keeping plastic bags out of a local bayou. Option D directly addresses how residents and city - officials can dispose of plastic to protect the bayou, which is most focused on the main topic. Option A is too general about improving the bayou for future generations without specifically targeting plastic bags. Option B focuses on the impact of plastic waste on the water supply rather than keeping plastic bags out of the bayou. Option C focuses on the effect of plastic on animal life near the bayou instead of the disposal of plastic bags to protect the bayou.

Answer:

D. How can residents and city officials dispose of plastic to protect the bayou?