Citing Evidence: Protecting Whales

The author of the article presents opposing arguments concerning seismic surveys and oil drilling off the Atlantic Coast. To support each of these arguments, the author includes evidence so that the reader can understand the different points of view.

Complete the activity below by dragging evidence to the appropriate columns to support each of the ideas from the article, or complete the alternative multiple choice activity. (This alternate activity is provided for students using keyboard only or screen readers.) You may refer to the full article, Protecting Atlantic whales from oil exploration Opens a new window.