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.

[EX Q]: When sodium hydroxide reacts with a copper nitrate solution, the reaction vessel needs to be kept on ice to slow down the reaction. What best describes this reaction?  
 (A) an exothermic reaction that absorbs energy (B) an exothermic reaction that releases energy (C) an endothermic reaction that absorbs energy (D) an endothermic reaction that releases energy
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: One of the main causes of acid rain is  
 (A) Waste from nuclear power plants (B) Spills from chemical manufacturing plants (C) Gases from burning fossil fuels (D) Gases from aerosol spray cans
[EX A]: C

[EX Q]: You wish to closely observe a small insect. Which tool is the best to use?  
 (A) a balance (B) a test tube (C) a telescope (D) a magnifying glass
[EX A]:
D