Variables Quiz

What is a variable?

• An object that stays the same

• An object that changes or varies

• An object that can be broken easily

• An object that is very heavy

Which of the following is an example of a variable in everyday life?

• A rock on the ground

• A mountain

• The weather

• A pencil

How can variables change or vary in different situations?

• By staying the same

• By disappearing completely

• By changing or taking on different values

• By always being predictable

Which of the following is an example of a variable?

• A tree in the park

• A cloud in the sky

• The color of a car

• A book on a shelf

Sally has a basket of apples. She gives some away. The number of apples in the basket is an example of a:

• Constant

• Variable

Which of the following is NOT an example of a variable?

• The height of a basketball player

• The temperature outside

• The weight of a computer

• The shape of a square

What can variables do in different situations?

• Stay the same

• Vanish completely

• Change or vary

• Always be predictable

Amy has a jar of marbles. The color of the marbles is an example of a:

• Constant

• Variable

Which of the following is an example of a variable in everyday life?

• The moon

• A table

• The time on a clock

• A flower pot

How can variables be described?

• As objects that never change

• As objects that are always the same

• As objects that can change or vary

• As objects that are impossible to understand