Question

which action describes the first step in both scientific investigation and technological design? researching how solar panels work identifying a need for a solar panel communicating to the team that solar panels are easy to install designing a solution by sketching a prototype for a solar panel

Explanation:

In both scientific investigation and technological design, the first step is identifying a problem or need. Here, identifying a need for a solar - panel represents this initial step. Researching how they work is a later step, communicating installation ease is a communication step during the process, and designing a prototype is a design - implementation step.

Answer:

identifying a need for a solar panel