You are given a short paragraph, a question and two choices to answer from. Choose the correct answer based on the paragraph and write the answer(not the key).
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Question: Paragraph: So the higher an object is above a surface, the more potential energy it has.
 Question: If Mona is holding a baseball above a table and then increases the height of that baseball from the table, what happens to the potential energy of the baseball? 
 Choices: A)increases 
B)decreases

Answer: increases


Question: Paragraph: Fossils found at the lowest layer of rock would be the oldest, as these would have been buried for the longest time, whereas fossils found closer to the surface would be buried more recently and therefore be younger.
 Question: A fossil in the lowest layer of rock would be _____ than one higher up. 
 Choices: A)younger 
B)older

Answer: older


Question: Paragraph: Water flowing over a steeper slope moves faster and causes more erosion.
 Question: Kelly built a home with a gorgeous ocean view, and he decided to level the surrounding area. As a result, erosion is occurring 
 Choices: A)faster 
B)slower

Answer:
slower