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Suppose you are generating a question for a formal inquiry on the topic of ecosystems. Which two of the following sentences best describe steps in the process you might follow to generate this question?(1 point)
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Think about what you already know about ecosystems and do some basic research.
Think about what you already know about ecosystems and do some basic research.

Ask friends and family to describe personal experiences outdoors.
Ask friends and family to describe personal experiences outdoors.

Narrow and deepen the question’s focus by asking how and why questions related to ecosystems.
Narrow and deepen the question’s focus by asking how and why questions related to ecosystems.

Ask questions in a friendly way to invite responses from others.
Ask questions in a friendly way to invite responses from others.

Set up an online poll to see what your peers might want to know about ecosystems.
Set up an online poll to see what your peers might want to know about ecosystems.
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Answer 1

The two sentences that best describe steps in the process of generating a question for a formal inquiry on the topic of ecosystems are:

1. **Think about what you already know about ecosystems and do some basic research.**
2. **Narrow and deepen the question’s focus by asking how and why questions related to ecosystems.**

These steps emphasize the importance of building on existing knowledge and refining the inquiry to achieve depth and clarity.