(Q).
Answer the question based on the following text.  Question:   If valence electrons are close to an atom's nucleus, the atom is likely bigger or smaller?    Text:  In bigger atoms, valence electrons are farther from the nucleus.
(A).
smaller


(Q).
Answer the question based on the following text.  Question:   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?    Text:  Different types of rocks weather at different rates. More resistant types of rocks will remain longer.
(A).
RJ's


(Q).
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.
(A).
rise