Question

Rachel wants to test how sunlight impacts plant growth over time. She will add varying amounts of light to different sets of plants. The sunlight is a(n) * A. Controlled variable B. Independent variable C. Dependent variable This is a science question btw

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Independent variable

Explanation:

In an experiment, the independent variable is the variable that the experimenter manipulates or changes in order to effect a response in another variable, called the dependent variable.

In this experiment where Rachel adds varying amount of light in order to see how it impacts plant growth over time. The independent variable is the SUNLIGHT because it is what is changed or manipulated by Rachel. The dependent variable is the plant growth.