TASK DEFINITION: You are given a short paragraph, a question and two choices to answer from. Choose the correct answer based on the paragraph and write the answer(not the key).
PROBLEM: Paragraph: The trade-off when the threads are closer together, is that more turns of the screw or bolt are needed to do the job because the distance over which the input force must be applied is greater.
 Question: Compared to a drywall screw with a coarse thread, would a lag bolt of the same length with a very fine thread require 
 Choices: A)fewer turns to drive into a hole> 
B)more turns to drive into a hole

SOLUTION: more turns to drive into a hole

PROBLEM: Paragraph: By using multiple stages, empty fuel containers could drop away. This reduced the mass of the rocket so that it could fly higher.
 Question: David is getting ready to fly into space on a rocket. As the rocket shoots upwards, part of the mass attaches, allowing the rocket to go 
 Choices: A)higher 
B)lower

SOLUTION: lower

PROBLEM: Paragraph: Nations that have more industry produce more hazardous waste.
 Question: The United States manufactured many more products last year than Belize did. This results in _____ producing a higher amount of hazardous waste. 
 Choices: A)Belize 
B)the United States

SOLUTION:
the United States