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: Question: Slowing plate tectonics indicates convection is 
 Answer: decreasing

Answer: Convection on early Earth was faster and so plate tectonics was faster.


Question: Question: Milo is making a map for school. If he places a country close to the North Pole, what will happen to the size and shape of that country on the map? 
 Answer: increase

Answer: In a Mercator projection, because Greenland is closer to the pole, the continents shape and size are greatly increased.


Question: Question: Rich is 60 years old and Tony is 30 years old. _____ has a lesser risk of developing cardiovascular disease. 
 Answer: Tony

Answer:
Older age, male gender, and a family history of cardiovascular disease all increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and cant be controlled.