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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.
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Question: Places that are near the middle of earth are generally 
 Answer: warmer
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Areas near the equator are warmer than areas near the poles because they receive more direct sunlight.


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Question: Alan saw Venus through his old telescope. He then looked through his bigger, better telescope. Venus likely appears darker through the 
 Answer: smaller telescope
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Larger telescopes can collect more light.


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Question: John kicks the ball on a smooth surface. Compared to traveling on a rough surface, the ball travels 
 Answer: faster
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The smoother the surface, the less friction against an object, so the faster it will move.