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Controls and Variables

Quiz by Anna Brouse

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  • Q1
    What is an independent variable?
    Everything in an experiment that you keep the same.
    The thing (variable) you measure in an experiment in hopes that it changes base on the independent variable.
    The 1 thing (variable) in an experiment you are changing in order to test.
    60s
  • Q2
    What is a dependent variable?
    The 1 thing (variable) in an experiment you are changing in order to test.
    Everything in an experiment that stays the same.
    The thing (variable) you measure in an experiment in hopes that it changes.
    60s
  • Q3
    What is a controlled variable?
    Everything in an experiment that stays the same.
    The thing (variable) you measure in an experiment in hopes that it changes.
    The 1 thing (variable) in an experiment you are changing in order to test.
    60s
  • Q4
    Which is the independent variable? Cinderella is wondering if the temperature affects how fast her carriage is.
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    temperature
    speed of the carriage
    her glass slipper
    60s
  • Q5
    What is the Dependent Variable? Elsa is testing how the time of years affects how powerful her powers are.
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    how powerful she is
    time of year
    her snowflakes
    60s
  • Q6
    Spongebob wonders if the amount of oil under the sea affects his pineapple's shape. The Dependent Variable is...
    amount of oil
    pineapple's scent
    pineapple shape
    color of the sea
    60s
  • Q7
    Kristof's testing how the amount of carrots Sven eats affects how high he climbs. A Controlled Variable is...
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    type of carrots
    number of carrots
    how high they climb
    60s
  • Q8
    Does heating a cup of water allow it to dissolve more sugar? What is the Independent Variable?
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    temperature of water
    amount of sugar dissolved
    type of sugar
    60s
  • Q9
    REVIEW: Which statement below is a qualitative observation?
    It is 65 degrees outside.
    The piece of paper is 11 inches long.
    The rock is black and has a shiny luster.
    There are 3 insects on the leaf.
    60s
  • Q10
    REVIEW: A quantitative observation is
    an observation using your 5 senses.
    an educated guess based on your background knowledge and observations.
    an observation that involves measurements and numbers.
    60s
  • Q11
    REVIEW: What are the 3 branches of science?
    life science, physical science and earth science
    Chemistry, physical science and life science
    physics, biology and life science
    60s

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