Question

when conducting research for an environmental science class about the water quality in a local river, which of the following is considered a secondary source? 1 point possible (graded) when conducting research for an environmental science class about the water quality in a local river, which of the following is considered a secondary source? a. data on the ph levels of the river b. a scholarly article on factors affecting water quality in your region c. samples of river water for analysis in the lab d. a residents comments about how the water quality has changed

Explanation:

A primary source is original material relevant to the research. Data on pH levels (A), river - water samples (C), and a resident's comments (D) are original and direct. A scholarly article (B) synthesizes and interprets information from other sources, making it a secondary source.

Answer:

B. A scholarly article on factors affecting water quality in your region