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.

When sodium hydroxide reacts with a copper nitrate solution, the reaction vessel needs to be kept on ice to slow down the reaction. What best describes this reaction?  
 (A) an exothermic reaction that absorbs energy (B) an exothermic reaction that releases energy (C) an endothermic reaction that absorbs energy (D) an endothermic reaction that releases energy
B

Vehicle exhaust contains a form of pollution called particulate matter. Technologies are being developed to reduce the amount of particulate matter in exhaust. A vehicle that produces less particulate matter would have the greatest impact on which aspect of human health?  
 (A) heart health (B) respiratory health (C) the rate of birth defects (D) weight and physical fitness
B

Which example describes a learned behavior in a dog?  
 (A) smelling the air for odors (B) barking when disturbed (C) sitting on command (D) digging in soil

C