The temperature at which a crocodile's egg is incubated will determine the sex of the offspring. The dependent and the independent variables in this experiment are ________.

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The dependent variable is the one that is being measured, which in this case is the sex of the baby crocodile. The independent variable is the one that is being manipulated or changed, which in this case is the temperature at which the egg is being incubated. Therefore, the dependent variable is the sex of the baby crocodile and the independent variable is the temperature.

The Temperature at Which a Crocodile's Egg Is Incubated Will