You are given a science question (easy-level) and four answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"). Your task is to find the correct answer based on scientific facts, knowledge, and reasoning. Do not generate anything else apart from one of the following characters: 'A', 'B, 'C', 'D'. There is only one correct answer for each question.

Sharpening a pencil and tearing paper are examples of physical changes. Which statement describes why these are physical changes?  
 (A) There is a change in how the objects are used. (B) There is a change in the appearance of the objects. (C) There is a change in the materials from which the objects are made. (D) There is a change in both the appearance of the objects and the materials from which they are made.
B

What is the downward movement of water through pores and other spaces in soil due to the force of gravity?  
 (A) percolation (B) evaporation (C) precipitation (D) condensation
A

Which of these is the best way to dispose of a potentially dangerous compound?  
 (A) pour it down the drain (B) put it into a garbage can (C) recycle the compound for a future lab activity (D) place it in a hazardous material waste container

D