TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: An object such as a hammer weighs less on the Moon than on Earth. This is because the Moon has a  
 (A) thinner atmosphere than Earth. (B) smaller diameter than Earth. (C) stronger magnetic field than Earth. (D) lower mass than Earth.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: The Piedmont and Coastal Plains regions in Maryland produce crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco, tomatoes, and apples. Which environmental factor most likely influences which crops are grown in these regions?  
 (A) soil quality (B) wind speeds (C) bird migration (D) water temperature

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: When both a dominant and recessive gene are present, which of the following is true?  
 (A) The dominant trait will be visible. (B) The recessive trait will be visible. (C) Neither trait will be visible. (D) It cannot be predicted which trait will be visible.

SOLUTION:
A