SJC Year 7 Science Variables Mega Quiz (25 Questions)

The variables that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment is called..

• Hypothesis

• Constant

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

The variable that is changed on purpose is..

• Constant

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 

• Control

• Constant

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?

• Brand of paper towel
• Amount of water absorbed

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the dependent variable?

• brand of paper towel
• amount of water absorbed

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What you measure (data) or observe in an experiment.

• constant variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

The ONE thing you change in an experiment.

• constant variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

Find the Independent Variable:

You experiment to see if a soccer ball or a tennis ball bounces higher.

• Type of ball

• Same drop height

• Height of bounce

• Same surface

All the things that have to stay the same in an experiment (except for the one thing you change).

• constant variable

• hypothesis

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Justin wants to determine the effect of fertilizer on the growth of grass. What is the independent variable?

• amount of fertilizer

• height of grass

• type of plant

• time

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3