Variables in Science

Variables in Science

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Variables in Science

Variables in Science

Assessment

Quiz

Science

7th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS1-5, MS-PS3-1, MS-PS2-2

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Anthony Kaltenbach

Used 130+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of an independent variable?

A variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

A variable that is not relevant to the experiment.

A variable that is determined by chance in an experiment.

A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher in an experiment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

A dependent variable is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment or study.

A dependent variable is the variable that remains constant in an experiment or study.

A dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed in an experiment or study.

A dependent variable is the variable that is controlled by the researcher in an experiment or study.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which variable is manipulated or changed by the scientist in an experiment?

constant

control variable

independent variable

dependent variable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which variable is measured or observed in an experiment?

control variable

independent variable

extraneous variable

dependent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth, what is the independent variable?

Sunlight

Soil

Temperature

Water

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an experiment to test the effect of temperature on the rate of chemical reaction, what is the dependent variable?

concentration

time

temperature

rate of chemical reaction

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an experiment to test the effect of exercise on heart rate, what is the independent variable?

exercise

age

time of day

heart rate

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