Posing questions have you ever observed what happens to a sports ball when it is left in the sun all day, or left outside overnight? what questions could you ask about how a change in temperature affects the air inside of a sports ball? the process of scientific inquiry often begins with questions that can be answered by making observations. in today’s activity, you will be investigating how a change in temperature affects a gas inside of a container. write a question about how changing temperature affects a gas. (keep in mind, the question you ask must be one that can be answered by making observations.)