A(n) _____ Variable Is One That Is Expected to Influence

question 32

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ variable is one that is expected to influence the dependent variable in some way.

• A) primary
• B) interactive
• C) independent
• D) first-order

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Definitions:

Continental Drift

A theory that explains the gradual movement of continents across the earth's surface through geological time.

Glacial Deposits

Materials left behind by glaciers as they advance and retreat, including rocks, sediments, and debris.

Fossils

The preserved remains or impressions of organisms from the past, typically found in sedimentary rock.

Scratch Marks

Linear erosional features on rock surfaces, often caused by the movement of glaciers or other sediment-laden flows.