Question

1. identify the independent and dependent variables in the situation. the amount of electricity used for air conditioning in homes increases as the temperature increases. a. independent: temperature; dependent: amount of electricity used b. independent: amount of electricity used; dependent:

Explanation:

An independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled, and the dependent variable is the outcome that depends on the independent variable. Here, temperature is the factor that causes a change, and electricity use is the outcome that changes because of temperature.

Answer:

a. Independent: temperature; Dependent: amount of electricity used