Question

which of the following is likely to be researched by an environmental scientist?
a. the effect of oil spills on marine animals
b. the anatomy of a platypus
c. the chemical composition of a compound
d. the velocity of a cheetah

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option a: Environmental scientists study the interactions between humans, organisms, and the environment. Oil spills affect marine ecosystems (environment and marine animals), so this is relevant.
• Option b: The anatomy of a platypus is studied by biologists (specifically in zoology/biology), not environmental scientists.
• Option c: Chemical composition of a compound is a chemistry topic, studied by chemists.
• Option d: Velocity of a cheetah is a physics (motion) or biology (animal movement) topic, not environmental science.

Answer:

A. the effect of oil spills on marine animals