Question

a student wants to test if the amount of sunlight affects how tall bean plants grow. she sets up three pots of beans: one in full sun, one in partial shade, and one in darkness. 16. identify the independent variable. 17. identify the dependent variable. 18. list two constants in this experiment. 19. what is a possible hypothesis for this experiment?

Explanation:

1. The independent variable is what is changed. Here, it's the amount of sunlight.
2. The dependent variable is what is measured, so it's the height of bean - plants.
3. Constants could be type of bean, pot size.
4. A hypothesis could be: More sunlight leads to taller bean - plant growth.

Answer:

1. Amount of sunlight
2. Height of bean plants
3. Type of bean, pot size
4. More sunlight leads to taller bean - plant growth.