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A scientist is conducting an experiment to test the effect of temperature on the solubility of a salt in water. Which of the following is the independent variable in this experiment?

• Amount of salt

• Temperature of water

• Volume of water

• Time taken for salt to dissolve

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Which of the following logic puzzles is most similar to the scientific method?

• Sudoku

• Crossword

• Rubik's Cube

• 20 Questions

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In a logic puzzle, you have three light switches outside a room. Only one switch controls a light bulb inside the room. How can you determine which switch controls the bulb if you can only enter the room once?

• Turn on two switches, then enter the room

• Turn on one switch, wait, then turn it off and turn on another before entering

• Turn on all switches, then enter the room

• Turn on one switch, then enter the room

A logic puzzle involves a series of statements: 'If the sky is blue, then it is daytime.' Which scientific concept does this resemble?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Observation

Which of the following is an example of a logic puzzle that involves understanding chemical reactions?

• Balancing chemical equations

• Identifying elements in the periodic table

• Predicting the outcome of a reaction

• Determining the pH of a solution

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In a logic puzzle, you are given a set of data points and asked to find a pattern. Which scientific process does this resemble?

• Data analysis

• Experimentation

• Hypothesis testing

• Peer review

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A logic puzzle requires you to deduce the properties of an unknown element based on its position in the periodic table. What scientific skill does this develop?

• Critical thinking

• Data collection

• Experimental design

• Mathematical modeling

Which of the following logic puzzles can help improve your understanding of genetics?

• Punnett squares

• Mendelian inheritance

• DNA sequencing

• Chromosome mapping

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A logic puzzle involves determining the speed of a car based on distance and time. Which scientific formula is used in this puzzle?