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.
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Question: What is an environmental threat posed by oil and gas acquisition and transport that is not posed by the acquisition and transport of the energy resources uranium, and wood?  
 (A) habitat change (B) vehicle pollution (C) pipeline leaks (D) soil compaction and loss

Answer: C


Question: Which of the following best describes a mineral?  
 (A) a solid natural material with a crystal structure (B) a material that was once living but has decayed (C) a liquid chemical used to make soil more fertile (D) a nutrient produced by plants that other organisms need

Answer: A


Question: What allows for some organisms in a population to have an increased survival rate over other organisms of the same species?  
 (A) genetic mutation (B) species competition (C) asexual reproduction (D) genetic variation

Answer:
D