Answer:
Chocolate (Independent variable)
Explanation:
The independent variable is manipulative. The experimenter can manipulate it. It produces one or more results in a study called the dependent variable. It is called the independent variable because its variation doesn't depend on another variable in an experiment. The independent variable can be controlled or manipulated only by the researcher or experimenter.
For example:
Amount of water and fertilizer provide a tree. Water and fertilizer is an (independent variable) which can be manipulated by the experimenter.
Result: Height of the tree depends on water and fertilizer quantity (dependent variable) which can not be manipulated by researcher.
control and/or limit new technology
Answer: Local building codes
Explanation:
Local building codes are the regulations that is required to be maintained for construction of any building according to local level by public. This construction standards are followed in the process of repairing, reconstruction, renovation or building of structure.
It helps in maintaining safety and welfare of the people so that they don't have to face any harm of accident caused due to construction site.It can be implemented through government authority .