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SC.7.N.1.4-Identify test variables (independent variables) and outcome variables (dependent variables) in an experiment.

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  • Q1
    In an experiment to determine how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?
    The temperature of the environment
    The type of plant
    The amount of sunlight
    The amount of water
    30s
  • Q2
    In an experiment that tests how temperature affects the solubility of salt in water, what is the dependent variable?
    The size of the container
    The amount of salt added
    The temperature of the water
    The solubility of salt
    30s
  • Q3
    In an experiment to see how varying amounts of fertilizer affect crop yield, which variable is the independent variable?
    The amount of rainfall
    The amount of fertilizer
    The type of crop
    The size of the field
    30s
  • Q4
    In a study investigating the effect of different types of music on student concentration, what is the dependent variable?
    Student concentration levels
    Number of students in the study
    Types of music played
    Duration of music exposure
    30s
  • Q5
    In an experiment to test how different light colors affect the growth rate of plants, what is the independent variable?
    The amount of water
    The color of light
    The size of the plants
    The type of soil
    30s
  • Q6
    In an investigation to see how the amount of study time affects test scores, what is the dependent variable?
    Type of study material
    Number of students
    Study time
    Test scores
    30s
  • Q7
    In a scientific experiment to examine how different concentrations of sugar affect the fermentation rate of yeast, what is the independent variable?
    The concentration of sugar
    The amount of water
    The type of yeast
    The temperature of the environment
    30s
  • Q8
    In an experiment to study how different workout intensities affect heart rate, what is the dependent variable?
    Workout intensity
    Duration of the workout
    Heart rate
    Type of exercise performed
    30s
  • Q9
    In a study looking at how different types of soil affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?
    The amount of sunlight
    The type of soil
    The type of plant
    The amount of water
    30s
  • Q10
    In an experiment that tests how varying levels of noise affect a student's ability to focus, what is the dependent variable?
    The student's ability to focus
    Duration of the study session
    Number of students participating
    Levels of noise
    30s

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