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: One advantage of a hand lens over a microscope is that the hand lens  
 (A) is easier to carry on field investigations. (B) is less likely to be infected by bacteria. (C) makes very tiny objects appear larger. (D) produces a more accurate image.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: Researchers are developing new types of crop plants with desirable characteristics such as disease resistance and drought tolerance. Crossing plants so that the next generation will express desirable traits is best described as  
 (A) selective breeding. (B) natural selection. (C) genetic engineering. (D) gene sequencing.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: The change in fur color of the Arctic hare from brown in the summer to white in the winter is an example of  
 (A) mimicry. (B) heredity. (C) diversity. (D) camouflage.

SOLUTION:
D