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: Plants engage in less photosynthesis when there is less sunlight. Because of this, there is _____ produced.
Answer: less glucose

A: As photosynthesis increases, the amount of stored glucose in the guard cells increases.
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Q: Question: What would happen to the speed of Earth's orbit if our planet were to move closer to the Sun?
Answer: increased speed

A: The Earth travels faster in its elliptical orbit when it is closer to the Sun than when it is farther away.
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Q: Question: Jim is comparing two rivers. One has a steep slope and one has a shallow slope. Will the shallow slope or the steep slope provide less water availability?
Answer: steep slope

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