
Identifying Variables Practice Worksheet
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5th Grade
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Matching: Match each variable type to its definition.
The factors you keep the same to ensure a fair test.
Independent Variable
The factor you measure or observe in response to changes.
Control Variable
The factor you change on purpose in an experiment.
Dependent Variable
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student wants to test if the amount of water affects how tall a sunflower grows. What is the independent variable?
Type of plant
Amount of water
Height of the plant
Type of soil
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment to see if music affects how fast students complete math problems, what is the dependent variable?
A. Type of music
B. Number of students
C. Time to complete problems
D. Type of math problems
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A scientist tests how temperature affects the rate at which ice melts. What is the control variable?
Temperature
Type of ice
Time
Size of the container
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A class investigates whether the color of light affects plant growth. What is the dependent variable?
Color of light
Type of plant
Amount of water
Plant growth
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student wants to know if the type of paper affects how far a paper airplane flies. What is the independent variable?
A. Type of paper
B. Distance flown
C. Type of airplane
D. Throwing strength
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A researcher wants to find out if the amount of sunlight affects the rate at which a plant grows. What is the independent variable?
A. Amount of sunlight
B. Rate of growth
D. Amount of water
C. Type of plant
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