What is an independent variable in an experiment?
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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
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What is deforestation?
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Deforestation is the removal of large numbers of trees from an area, often to make space for development.
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How does deforestation impact the carbon cycle?
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Deforestation decreases the amount of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
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Through which medium does sound travel fastest?
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Sound travels fastest through solids.
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What is an astronomical unit (AU)?
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An astronomical unit (AU) is a standard unit of measurement used to describe distances in space, equal to the average distance from the Earth to the Sun.
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Why are astronomical units used instead of kilometers or miles for measuring distances in space?
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One AU represents a large distance, making it easier to compare vast distances between space objects.
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What is a control variable in an experiment?
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A control variable is a factor that is kept constant to ensure that the results of the experiment are valid.
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