Advanced Science Primary 5 Cycles

Siti wants to find out how the surface area of water affects the rate of evaporation. Which two setups should she compare?

A Setup A and B
B None of the above
C Setup A and C
D Setup B and C
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Step 1: Identify the independent variable (Surface Area). Step 2: Ensure all other variables (Volume, Temperature, Location) are constant. Step 3: Comparing a wide dish (A) and a narrow beaker (C) with the same volume of water is the correct fair test.

Correct answer: Setup A and C

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