Match the aspect of the question with the correct term
Gallons of gas
Time passed
Distance driven
Answer choices: Dependent variable, Independent variable, Not a variable in this problem
Here are the matched terms with the aspects given:
Gallons of gas - Dependent variable (assuming this changes in response to the distance driven)
Time passed - Not a variable in this problem (as it's not specified to change or cause change in this context)
Distance driven - Independent variable (assuming this is the variable that is manipulated or changed deliberately to observe the effect on gallons of gas used)
It's important to note that the classifications of independent and dependent variables can change depending on the context and what is being measured or manipulated in a particular situation or study.
Overall, as time increases, the amount of gas in the car ____
Answer choices: Increases, Stays the same, Decreases
Overall, as time increases, the amount of gas in the car Decreases.
This assumes that the car is using gas during this time, such as when it is being driven or left running, causing the fuel level to drop. If the car is simply parked and turned off, the amount of gas would stay the same, but generally speaking, with the passage of time when a car is in use, its gas level will decrease.
To match the aspects of the question with the correct terms, we need to understand the concept of dependent and independent variables.
- Dependent variable: This refers to the variable that is being measured or observed and is affected by the independent variable. In this case, the dependent variable is "Gallons of gas" since it is the variable being measured.
- Independent variable: This refers to the variable that is manipulated or controlled by the experimenter and is believed to have an effect on the dependent variable. In this case, the independent variable is "Distance driven" since it is the variable being manipulated or controlled.
- Not a variable in this problem: This refers to the aspect of the question that does not correspond to either the dependent or independent variable. In this case, "Time passed" does not fit into either category since it does not directly affect the dependent variable (gallons of gas) or the independent variable (distance driven).
So, the correct matching is:
- Gallons of gas: Dependent variable
- Time passed: Not a variable in this problem
- Distance driven: Independent variable