Ques: Given the fact that: Therefore, increasing the surface area of solid reactants increases the reaction rate. Answer the question: Katie is looking at solid reactants, and is wondering how they will react. The reaction rate is increased in surface areas which are larger or smaller?
Ans: larger

Ques: Given the fact that: Rougher surfaces have more friction between them than smoother surfaces. Answer the question: If Mona is comparing sandpaper with notebook paper and she determines that sandpaper is rougher then notebook paper, which object has less friction sandpaper or notebook paper?
Ans: notebook paper

Ques: Given the fact that: Lower rock layers were laid down earlier, so they are assumed to contain older fossils. Answer the question: If Mona is excavating an archeological site and she discovers some fossils near the surface then compares them to fossils she found deeper down, which fossils will be older near the surface or deeper down?
Ans: deeper down

Ques: Given the fact that: The glaciers on Earth are getting smaller and smaller as Earths temperature rises. Answer the question: Eric noticed a glacier outside his boat expanding over time. The Earth's temperature is likely decreasing or increasing?
Ans:
decreasing