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: 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.

Answer: B


Question: Which step will most likely ensure that the results of an investigation are valid?  
 (A) using a computer to graph results (B) verifying that results match the original hypothesis (C) comparing the results with those of other scientists (D) eliminating any results that appear to be abnormal

Answer: C


Question: Where is most of Earth's water located?  
 (A) glaciers (B) lakes (C) oceans (D) rivers

Answer:
C