Identifying Variables Practice Worksheet

Identifying Variables Practice Worksheet

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Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Michael Stephens

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12 questions

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1.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Matching: Match each variable type to its definition.

The factor you change on purpose in an experiment.

Control Variable

The factor you measure or observe in response to changes.

Independent Variable

The factors you keep the same to ensure a fair test.

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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