Question

1. which of the following would apply if you are testing whether or not the amount of water a plant receives affects its growth rate? select all that apply a the amount of water given to the plant is the independent variable b the amount of water given to the plant is the dependent variable c the growth of the plant is the independent variable

Explanation:

In an experiment, the independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled to observe its effect on another variable. The dependent variable is the factor that is measured and is expected to change due to the independent variable. Here, the amount of water is being changed to see its effect on plant growth. So, the amount of water is the independent variable and plant growth is the dependent variable.

Answer:

A. The amount of water given to the plant is the independent variable