TASK DEFINITION: You are given a science question (hard-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: Nonaggressive birds called purple martins nest each spring to lay eggs. Starlings are aggressive birds that will eat the purple martin's eggs and nestlings. Which will most likely be the effect on both populations after a starling invasion?  
 (A) Purple martins will increase and starlings will decrease. (B) Purple martins will increase and starlings will increase. (C) Purple martins will decrease and starlings will decrease. (D) Purple martins will decrease and starlings will increase.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: In which way is any single observation of wind speed best described?  
 (A) It is an indication of a future weather condition. (B) It is an indication of the amount of humidity. (C) It is an indication of weather at a specific time. (D) It is an indication of the existing climate.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: An ice cube placed in sunlight melts quickly. Which BEST explains this event?  
 (A) The Sun is far away. (B) The Sun makes heat. (C) The ice cube is a solid. (D) The ice cube looks clear.

SOLUTION:
B