Question

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)
Responses

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

  2. Think about what you already know about ecosystems and do some basic research.

These steps invite a more critical and informed approach to developing a focused inquiry question.