Nipun S.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a variable that changes in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is the best description of radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight reaching the Earth.

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What is the height of a plant in an experiment testing growth factors?

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The height of the plant is the dependent variable, as it is what is being measured.

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What is the role of sunlight in plant growth experiments?

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Sunlight is often the independent variable, as it is the factor that is changed to observe its effect on plant growth.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids or gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is an example of an independent variable in a plant growth experiment?

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The amount of water given to the plants.

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What is an example of a dependent variable in a plant growth experiment?

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The number of leaves produced by the plants.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.