Question

3. Brandy is writing a research paper on ways to clean up oil spills in the ocean. Her thesis is that using a substance like hay or human hair would be most effective in cleanup efforts. She decides to consult several books at the library. The first book Brandy finds is called Keeping Our Oceans and Beaches Clean by California environmental specialist Adele Hayworth. The book was published in 2007 and is about ways individuals can help keep beaches litter-free. The second book is Unconventional Oil Cleanup. This book was written by Chinese environmental specialist Huang Tan and published

Answer 1

Which of these books would be the most reliable source? Why?
Unconventional Oil Cleanup is more credible because it focuses specifically on Brandy's topic.
Unconventional Oil Cleanup is more credible because Huang Tan received better training in China.
Keeping Our Oceans and Beaches Clean is most credible because it has an American author.
Keeping Our Oceans and Beaches Clean is most credible because it was published most recently.

Answer 2

im thinking a because it says that he wants to know about oil cleanup