Question

which example best illustrates the scientific method with respect to developing scientific questions?
a wondering why fire flies produce light
b learning the scientific names of fire flies
c catching fire flies and putting them in a glass jar
d memorizing a list of different animals that produce light

Explanation:

The scientific method's first step in developing questions involves observing a phenomenon and asking a question about it. Option a ("wondering why fire flies produce light") is a question seeking an explanation, which is the start of the scientific method. Option b is about learning names (taxonomy recall), c is an action (collecting samples, part of experimentation later), and d is memorizing a list (recall, not question - development).

Answer:

a. wondering why fire flies produce light