Phoebe observes a group of snowy egrets feeding in the lake near her home over several months. She would like to learn what the lake has that keeps the egrets coming back. What first step should Phoebe take in designing her study? (2 points)
Collect specimens of all the different forms of marine life in the lake.
Make an inference based on research she conducts about the fauna of her area.
Prepare a list of collection sites around the lake from which to collect samples.
Take photographs at different times of the day and count the egrets.

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Phoebe observes a group of snowy egrets feeding in the lake near her home over several months. She would like to learn what the lake has that keeps the egrets coming back. What first step should Phoebe take in designing her study? (2 points) 
Collect specimens of all the different forms of marine life in the lake. 
Make an inference based on research she conducts about the fauna of her area. 
Prepare a list of collection sites around the lake from which to collect samples. 
Take photographs at different times of the day and count the egrets.

anonymous · Answer

they are feeding so,it would be best to...
Collect specimens of all the different forms of marine life in the lake. If they are carnivorous(which they are), it would be more important about the potential food, compared to the fauna and the other two options.