TASK DEFINITION: You are given a short paragraph, a question and two choices to answer from. Choose the correct answer based on the paragraph and write the answer(not the key).
PROBLEM: Paragraph: Lower rock layers were laid down earlier, so they are assumed to contain older fossils.
Question: Sean digs in the dirt and finds rocks that are buried very shallowly. Given how deep they were, Sean can assume that these rocks are
Choices: A)younger
B)older

SOLUTION: younger

PROBLEM: Paragraph: The longer the exposure, the more light that the telescope can gather to make the image.
Question: The longer the telescope stays focused the _____ the stars appear.
Choices: A)more bright
B)less bright

SOLUTION: more bright

PROBLEM: Paragraph: 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.
Question: Mike wants to see how fast water can run while still depositing small particles. In order to get the smallest particles deposited, Mike will need the water to be running
Choices: A)quickly
B)slowly

SOLUTION:
slowly