Question

what are the independent and dependent variables in this experiment?
proportion soil organic carbon
0.4
0.35
0.3
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
mangrove tree height
tallest
intermediate
shortest
independent variable
choose
dependent variable
choose

Explanation:

The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment. Here, the height of the mangrove trees (tallest, intermediate, shortest) is being varied, so it is the independent variable. The dependent variable is the factor that is measured as a result of changes in the independent variable. In this case, the proportion of soil organic carbon is being measured, so it is the dependent variable.

Answer:

Independent variable: Mangrove Tree Height
Dependent variable: Proportion Soil Organic Carbon