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: In ancient times, there was worse medicine. This means there was a _____ death rate. 
 Answer: higher

SOLUTION: More recently, the death rate has fallen because of the availability of more food and medical advances.

PROBLEM: Question: Allie lives in Phoenix and Tony lives in Seattle. Who likely would suffer a drought in their city? 
 Answer: Allie

SOLUTION: Drier climates generally have less water for people to use.

PROBLEM: Question: Would a sudden cold spell that doubled the size of glaciers 
 Answer: decrease sea level?

SOLUTION:
An increase in glaciers lowers sea level and a decrease in glaciers raises sea level.