Read the following hypotheses and identify the variables.

If the number of cigarettes smoked increases, then the risk for lung cancer increases.
Independent variable: _______
Dependent variable: _______
If the number of sharks swimming in a coastal region increases, then the number of shark attacks on humans will also increase.
Independent variable: _______
Dependent variable: _______
If the amount of milk a person drinks increases, the strength of his or her bones will stay the same.
Independent variable: _______
Dependent variable: _______