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]: One substance found on Earth is more stable as an elemental gas than as part of a solid compound. As a result, this substance is very abundant in the atmosphere. Which substance exhibits these traits?  
 (A) argon (B) chlorine (C) nitrogen (D) oxygen
[A]: C


[Q]: In some locations, squirrels sleep for long periods of time during the winter months. Which of the following most likely causes these squirrels to sleep for long periods of time?  
 (A) increase in humidity (B) decrease in temperature (C) clouds forming in the sky (D) winds blowing in the night
[A]: B


[Q]: Which of the following are narrow belts of strong winds found in the upper troposphere?  
 (A) doldrums (B) westerlies (C) trade winds (D) jet streams
[A]:
D