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.

[Q]: Frame construction predominates in the New England area due to the abundance of  
 (A) clay. (B) masonry. (C) wood. (D) steel.
[A]: C


[Q]: If an ecosystem's balance is disturbed by a volcanic eruption, what will most likely occur?  
 (A) The ecosystem will not change from its original state. (B) The ecosystem will eventually become balanced again. (C) The consumers in the ecosystem will begin to consume carbon dioxide. (D) The consumers in the ecosystem will begin to produce more oxygen.
[A]: B


[Q]: Diamonds are sometimes used as the tips of drill bits. Which physical property of a diamond MOST likely makes it a good cutting tool?  
 (A) its electrical properties (B) its thermal properties (C) its hardness (D) its density
[A]:
C