This month's activity for the science club is to measure the temperature of the water at different depths in Lake Washington. The club found that the temperature of the water varied. Identify the dependent Independent variables.

The dependent variable is the temperature of the water, as it will change depending on the depth of the lake.

The independent variable is the depth of the lake. The club is varying the depth and observing how it affects the temperature.

Did you know?

Did you know that in scientific experiments, researchers often have two types of variables: dependent and independent? In the case of measuring the temperature of water at different depths in Lake Washington, the dependent variable would be the temperature of the water. This means it is the variable that is being measured or observed and is expected to change based on the independent variable. On the other hand, the independent variable would be the depth of the water in Lake Washington. This is the variable that is deliberately manipulated or controlled by the researchers to see its effect on the dependent variable. By identifying and examining the relationship between these variables, scientists can gain a better understanding of how different factors influence the temperature of water.