If a Researcher Believes That Colder Temperatures Lead to More

question 52

Multiple Choice

If a researcher believes that colder temperatures lead to more snowfall, what type of variable is the amount of snowfall?

• A) the independent variable
• B) the dependent variable
• C) the causal variable
• D) the correlational variable

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Definitions:

Polyploid Speciation

A form of speciation where the number of chromosomes in the genome of a new species is doubled or increased.

Self-Fertilization

A form of reproduction in which an organism fertilizes itself, often leading to a decrease in genetic diversity over time.

Plant Species

Distinct types of plants that belong to a particular genus, distinguished by specific genetic, morphological, or physiological characteristics.

Allopatric Speciation

The process of speciation that occurs when biological populations of the same species become isolated from each other to an extent that prevents or interferes with genetic interchange.