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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.
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Question: Mars has _____ effect on the tides than the Moon.
Answer: less
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The Moon has a greater effect on the tides because, although it is much smaller than the Sun, it is much closer.

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Question: Alan saw Venus through his old telescope. He then looked through his bigger, better telescope. Venus likely appears darker through the
Answer: smaller telescope
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Larger telescopes can collect more light.

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Question: Don is getting screened for cancer. Because his cancer is caught early, at the first screening, the chance of a cure is
Answer: greater
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The sooner cancer is treated, the greater the chances of a cure.