question: Given the fact "an organism 's environment affects that organism 's acquired characteristics", what is the answer to "what affects an organisms acquired characteristics?"

answer: its immediate surroundings

question: Given the fact "as distance from water decreases , humidity will increase", what is the answer to "Feeling sweaty is normal on the ocean because"

answer: there is more moisture in the air

question: Given the fact "as the amount of food an animal eats decreases , that organism will become thinner", what is the answer to "If your dog is getting noticeably skinnier, you need to"

answer: increase its food intake

question: Given the fact "photosynthesis makes food for the plant by converting carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into carbohydrates", what is the answer to "Which of the following is never an element used to make carbohydrates for the plant?"

answer:
sand