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Answer the question based on the following text. Question: If the ocean basin were to decrease, the sea level would rise or lower? Text: Sea level rises if an increase in seafloor spreading rate buoys up the ocean crust, causing the ocean basin to become smaller.
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rise

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Answer the question based on the following text. Question: Mona lives in a city that uses much oil. If the mayor of that city decides to change their policy and the city begins using less oil, what happens to the amount of pollution generated by the city increases or decreases? Text: Greater use of oil and other fossil fuels causes more pollution.
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decreases

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Answer the question based on the following text. Question: The rocks that are deep inside a volcano are young or old? Text: The upper rock layers are much younger.
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old