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: Will measures water at a pH of 7, while a bleach solution measures at 12. Which substance is more basic?
Answer: bleach

SOLUTION: Bases have pH values above 7. The higher the pH value, the more strongly basic the substance.

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: Suzie is studying different countries and the amount of energy sources they use. She finds that the United States is much richer or wealthier than South Africa. Therefore, _____ uses more energy sources.
Answer: the United States

SOLUTION:
Richer nations use far more energy resources, especially fossil fuels, than poorer nations do.