(Q).
In bigger atoms, valence electrons are farther from the nucleus.  If valence electrons are close to an atom's nucleus, the atom is likely bigger or smaller?
(A).
smaller


(Q).
Different types of rocks weather at different rates. More resistant types of rocks will remain longer.  RJ diamond is more resistant to weathering while Tony has some sandstone which is less resistant to weathering. Whose rock will likely last longer RJ's or Tony's?
(A).
RJ's


(Q).
Sea level rises if an increase in seafloor spreading rate buoys up the ocean crust, causing the ocean basin to become smaller.  If the ocean basin were to decrease, the sea level would rise or lower?
(A).
rise