Question

what evidence could be used to convince policy makers to change a shipping lane from going through a whale breeding ground?
o information on the number of all whale species currently alive
o information on the number of all whales hit by boats in the given area
o information on the number of whale deaths in the worlds oceans
o information on the number of whale offspring born every year

Explanation:

To convince policymakers to change a shipping lane passing through a whale - breeding ground, evidence directly related to the negative impact of the shipping lane on whales in that area is needed. Information on the number of all whales hit by boats in the given area shows the direct harm caused by ships in the specific breeding - ground area. Information on the number of all whale species currently alive is too general and not specific to the impact of the shipping lane. Information on the number of whale deaths in the world's oceans is also too broad and doesn't link to the specific shipping lane. Information on the number of whale offspring born every year doesn't directly show the harm caused by the shipping lane.

Answer:

Information on the number of all whales hit by boats in the given area