Which example is the weakest research question? a. what was the cultural significance of the "space race"? b. why should the government continue to fund space travel? c. how long does it take to travel from the earth to the moon? d. what are the possible consequences of prolonged space travel?

C.How long does it take to travel from the Earth to the moon?

This is the weakest research question because it can be easily answered. According to a 2 second Google search, it takes about 3 days for a spacecraft to reach the moon from Earth. This question does not allow for a lot of research for development into an essay. Options A, B and D all have a variety of possibilities that would allow for a multi-paragraph essay with significant topic development.

the tone of the passage is sympathetic to the forbidden love of romeo and juliet. the nurse plays a significant role in the play. she is responsible for making their meeting again possible. additionally, there is a sense of warning in the choice of words of the nurse. she seems to be authoritative when she calls romeo "scurvy knave", and at the same time the fact that she addresses to him as "sir" reflects respect. the nurse is "vexed", this word describes her confused state of mind. on the one hand, she finds romeo a fine and eloquent man, but on the other, it is thought that man's nature forces men to try to trick women.  

2. list two reasons why fossil fuels should no longer be used as a source of energy in america.