n an experiment where you are testing how different amounts of water affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?

Question

A
The type of soil used

B
The amount of water given to each plant

C
The height or growth rate of the plants

D
The time of day when watering occurs

Answer 1

The independent variable in the experiment you described is:

B. The amount of water given to each plant.

The independent variable is what you manipulate or change in an experiment to see how it affects the dependent variable, which is the growth or height of the plants in this case.