What is the independent variable in an experiment studying the effect of sunlight on plant growth?

Independent and Dependent Variables

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Amount of Sunlight
Plant Height
Water Temperature
Fish Behavior
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment on how temperature affects fish activity, what is the dependent variable?
Fish Behavior
Water Temperature
Amount of Sunlight
Time Spent Studying
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an independent variable?
Time Spent Studying
Test Scores
Plant Height
Fish Behavior
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do you measure in an experiment to determine the effect of the independent variable?
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Control Variable
Constant Variable
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of experiments, why is the independent variable called 'independent'?
Because its value is not affected by other variables
Because it depends on the dependent variable
Because it is always constant
Because it is the outcome of the experiment
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an independent variable?
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7.
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What is a dependent variable?
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8.
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What is an example of an independent variable?
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What is an example of a dependent variable?
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