Rougher surfaces have more friction between them than smoother surfaces. Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are less or more ): Eric rubs together tissue paper and then sandpaper. The smoother tissue paper has less or more friction than the sandpaper?
less

A stronger acid produces a greater concentration of ions than a weaker acid. Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are increased or decreased. ): If an acid is weak, it's concentration of ions will be increased or decreased.?
decreased.

Q: The development of better missiles fostered better rocket technologies. Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are increased or decreased ): Milo's country spends a lot of energy developing better missiles. This means their rocket technologies have increased or decreased?
A: increased

Question: With fewer trees, the air is drier and droughts are more common. Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are decrease or increase ): The logging company in your town is proposing they clear cut several thousand acres of trees. If they do so, the chances of droughts in your area will decrease or increase?
Answer: increase

*Question*
The development of better missiles fostered better rocket technologies. Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are worse or better ): Ollie is a rocket scientist and was testing missiles when the government cut her budget. Less missile development will likely result in worse or better rockets?
**Answer**
worse

(Question)
The more basic a solution is, the closer its pH value will be to 14. Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are acidic or basic ): When a number on the pH scale is very low it is said to be acidic or basic?
(Answer)
acidic