How is the investigation of the Hudson River ecosystem an example of scientific inquiry? Scientists study the natural world through scientific inquiry. This involves:
• Asking questions
• Developing and using models
• Planning and carrying out investigations
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Using mathematics and computer technology
• Constructing explanations
• Engaging in argument from evidence
• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

The investigation of the Hudson River is an example of scientific inquiry because it develops testable questions such as this; How might a zebra mussel invasion affect  the Hudson River ecosystem?

All the other elements of scientific inquiry were applied.

Explanation:

Developing and using models: Scientists developed ways to check for changes in the river using the data available to them.

• Planning and carrying out investigations: Several scientific institutes have planned and carried out investigations to determine reasons for the return of the Zebra mussels.

• Analyzing and interpreting data: Graphs are plotted to evaluate to draw a relationship between the zooplankton and the Zebra mussels.

• Using mathematics and computer technology : Mathematical measurements were done to analyze the sizes of the Zebra mussels.

• Constructing explanations : Explanations were proposed as to why the Zebra mussels were not eating up them. It made sense to them that more Zebra mussels would result in more Zooplanktons

• Engaging in argument from evidence : They could argue from the evidence that blue cobras were eating up the Zebra mussels

• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information: After scientists have obtained their information, they endeavor to communicate them by publishing them in scientific papers and journals.

correct answer: understand the different control methods available

integrated pest management is an strategy that is based on the ecosystem and try to prevent the pest and the damage caused by them by applying combination of technique like habitat manipulation, biological control and use of resistant varieties.

the main aim of the integrated pest management is not to completely eliminate the pest but to strengthen the ecosystem so that conditions are favorable for plants and unfavorable for pests.