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: The pulling force of a rubber band will _____ when you move your hands apart.
Answer: increase

SOLUTION: The farther apart you move your hands, the stronger the force of the rubber band pulling your hands together.

PROBLEM: Question: Rocks that are buried very shallow are _____ than rocks on the surface.
Answer: newer

SOLUTION: The main law is the law of superposition. This law states that deeper rock layers are older than layers closer to the surface.

PROBLEM: Question: If Mona is rafting on a river and the river is moving slowly, what happens to the size of particles that river deposits if the water speeds up?
Answer: decreases

SOLUTION:
The size of the eroded particles depends on the velocity of the water. Eventually, the water deposits the materials. As water slows, larger particles are deposited. As the water slows even more, smaller particles are deposited.