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.

Q: Question: Bob is testing samples of ocean water from different places. The sample of water from off India's coast has less dissolved carbon dioxide, than the sample of water from off the United States' coast. Therefore, the water from _____ coast is more acidic. 
 Answer: United States'

A: With higher levels of dissolved carbon dioxide in ocean water, the water becomes more acidic.
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Q: Question: Dean turns the current down a lot, expecting that the resistance will 
 Answer: grow

A: When we add resistors in parallel to each other the total resistance decreases and the current increases.
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Q: Question: Evan is a farmer and needs to plant on a slope. For a slower flow of water, he should choose a slope that is 
 Answer: gentler

A:
A gentle slope favours slower flow of surface water, reduces erosion, and increases availability of water to plants.
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