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: A condition in bees called "colony collapse disorder" occurs when worker bees leave the hive to collect nectar and never return. How would a decline in the bee population most likely affect a farm ecosystem?  
 (A) There would be a decrease in soil thickness. (B) There would be a decline in fruit production. (C) There would be an increase in plant diseases. (D) There would be an increase in insect pest populations.

Answer: B


Question: What determines how long the Moon takes to complete one cycle of phases?  
 (A) the period of rotation of the Moon around its axis (B) the period of revolution of the Moon around Earth (C) the period of rotation of Earth around its axis (D) the period of revolution of Earth around the Sun

Answer: B


Question: Which energy type is common enough in Nevada to make a significant contribution to the renewable energy needs of the state?  
 (A) coal (B) geothermal (C) natural gas (D) petroleum

Answer:
B