What is an independent variable in an experiment?
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The independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a divergent boundary?
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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the layers of the Earth in order from the outside to the inside?
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The correct order of the Earth's layers from the outside going in is: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.
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What are the steps of the Scientific Method?
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The steps of the Scientific Method are: Make an observation, Ask a Question, Do Background research, Make a Hypothesis, Conduct an Experiment, Analyze your data, Report your results.
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What is a transform boundary?
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A transform boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other in opposite directions.
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Define dependent variable.
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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, responding to changes in the independent variable.
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A convergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced below another.
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