TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a question and answer for that. The answer will fill in the blank or will complete the unfinished question. Your task is to provide an explanation based on the given question or fill-in-the-blank statement, and answer.
PROBLEM: Question: Dean is trying to slide a rock down a hill using less input force. The slope of the hill that will be ideal for Dean is one that has a slope that is 
 Answer: gradual

SOLUTION: The more gradual the slope of the inclined plane, the less input force is needed and the greater the mechanical advantage.

PROBLEM: Question: Milo owns two telescopes, one at the top of a mountain and one at the base. If he looks through the one at the top of the mountain, how much interference can he expect compared to the one at the bottom of the mountain? 
 Answer: less

SOLUTION: Many observatories are built on high mountains. There is less air above the telescope, so there is less interference from the atmosphere.

PROBLEM: Question: Phil surfed small 1.5 foot waves on the beach. _____ wind speeds likely contributed to such small waves 
 Answer: low

SOLUTION:
The size of an ocean wave depends on how fast, over how great a distance, and how long the wind blows. The greater each of these factors is, the bigger a wave will be.