instruction:
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.
question:
A geologist finds a layer of shale near the surface from a certain time period. Nearby, the geologist finds the same layer of shale, but it is deeper underground than the first layer. What might have caused the difference in the depth of the shale layer?  
 (A) a meteorite (B) a fault (C) ancient fossils (D) animal life
answer:
B


question:
A student conducts an investigation. In order to make a valid conclusion, she must  
 (A) have a testable hypothesis. (B) place the data in a graph. (C) use the best technology. (D) test multiple variables.
answer:
A


question:
Janet learns that Earth is tilted. Due to its tilt, some areas on the surface of Earth experience darkness for an entire day. Which plant process is affected most during this darkness?  
 (A) root growth (B) reproduction (C) photosynthesis (D) water absorption
answer:

C