Practice Independent Dependent Constant Variables

The variable that you measure is the -

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Repeated Trial

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

How many independent variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?

• one

• two

• three

• as many as possible

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, same amount of sunlight, and the same amount of liquid. In this investigation, what is the independent variable?

• Type of plant

• Different liquids

• Plant growth

• Amount of sunlight

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Mr. S set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.

• Distance traveled by the ball

• Height of the ramp

• Mass of the ball

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, same amount of sunlight, and the same amount of liquid. In this investigation, the dependent variable is ...

• The type of plant

• The amount of sunlight

• Growth of the plant

• The type of liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. What is the control variable?

• The ball used

• The height the ball bounces

• Height of the ball being dropped

What effect does decreasing the temperature of a room have on a lifespan of a battery? Which variable is highlighted in red?

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Constant

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades? Which variable is highlighted in red?

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.

• constants

• control

• independent

• dependent

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2