WorksheetsMore Variable Practice
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Which variable changes as a response what Is being tested?
independent
Dependent
Control
Constant
Baby mice are given different amounts of sugar to see if it affects their weight gain. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?
type of mice
amounts of sugar
weight gain
type of sugar
The janitor is testing to see which types of paper towels absorb the most water spills. He tests three different brands and records data on the amount of ounces of water each picks up. What is the dependent variable?
Types of paper towels
type of water
amount of paper towels used
amount of water collected
An experiment was performed to determine how the amount of coffee grounds could affect the taste of coffee.
What is the dependent variable?
Amount of coffee grounds
Taste of coffee
Type of coffee cup
Amount of water
An investigation found that more bushels of potatoes were produced when the soil was fertilized more.
What is the dependent variable?
Amount of potatoes
Amount of fertilizer
Depth of potatoes
Size of potatoes
Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons.
What is the independent variable?
Number of lemons
Amount of water
Type of tree
Height of tree
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed on purpose by the scientist.
dependent variable
independent variable
data
control group
A variable that is unchanged throughout the experiment is the:
Controlled Variable
Experimental Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Mosquito spray is sprayed on one arm and the other arm is not sprayed. The number of mosquito bites is counted after two hours. What is the independent variable?
Presence of mosquito spray or not
Type of mosquito spray
Amount of mosquito bites
Time
One grape is placed in tap water and another grape is placed in salt water. The change in their mass is measured after a day. What is the independent variable?
Type of grape
Type of cup
Type of water
Type of kitchen
Potato bugs are placed in a container where they have a choice of wet or a dry environment. Researchers record how much time was spent on each side. What is the independent variable?
Wet or dry environment
Type of potato bugs
How many potato bugs they started with
How many potato bugs were still alive
A mini van and a Tesla were traveling at 25 mph. At a certain point, both cars slam on their brakes. The distance it takes for each car to completely stop is measured. What is the dependent variable?
Type of car
Distance it takes each car to stop
Person driving the car
25 mph
