A scientist wants to test how a species of insect reacts to changes in its environment. She puts the insect in a container and leaves it outside
overnight. Which is the dependent, rather than independent, variable in this
experiment?
O A. The amount of light available to the insect
O B. The dew that collects for the insect to drink
O C. The behavior of the insect in the container
O D. The change in temperature as the sun goes down