To create a new query named "NewPlants" according to your instructions, follow these steps:
a. Open your database management system (e.g., Microsoft Access, MySQL Workbench, etc.) and make sure you have access to the database that contains the "Plants" table.
b. Since "b" was not mentioned in your instructions, I'll assume it was inadvertently missed. We'll move on to "c."
c. In your database management system, navigate to the query creation section. This might be done by selecting the option to create a new query or view, depending on the software you are using.
d. You'll construct an SQL query that will:
1. Add all the fields from the "Plants" table except for the "ScientificName" field.
2. Filter the results to include only plants with the colors blue or yellow.
3. Further filter the plants to include only those that were planted on or after January 1, 2022.
4. Sort the results by the "DatePlanted" field in descending order, meaning the newest plants will be listed first.
The SQL code for the query will look something like this:
```sql
CREATE VIEW NewPlants AS
SELECT ID, CommonName, Color, DatePlanted, Price
FROM Plants
WHERE (Color = 'Blue' OR Color = 'Yellow') AND DatePlanted >= '2022-01-01'
ORDER BY DatePlanted DESC;
```
e. Execute the query to create the view. This is typically done by running or saving the query in your database management system.
Once the query is run, you should be able to see the results. According to your instructions, you should see four records that match the criteria specified.
After reviewing the results, save the view or query as "NewPlants" and close the query editor.
Remember, the precise steps and names of buttons or menus may vary slightly depending on the specific database management system and its version you are using. The SQL code, however, should generally be the same across different systems that use standard SQL.
