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: Dane is checking the pH of his project and sees that it is quite high, which means that the acid in his project is 
 Answer: lower

SOLUTION: Lower pH numbers are more acidic and higher numbers are less acidic (also called more alkaline).

PROBLEM: Question: Dean is trying to slide a rock down a hill using less input force. The slope of the hill that will be ideal for Dean is one that has a slope that is 
 Answer: gradual

SOLUTION: The more gradual the slope of the inclined plane, the less input force is needed and the greater the mechanical advantage.

PROBLEM: Question: What will happen to the effect on ocean tides if the Moon were to move farther to the Earth? 
 Answer: smaller effect

SOLUTION:
The Moon has a greater effect on the tides because, although it is much smaller than the Sun, it is much closer.