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.
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Question: When pressure is released along a fault line, the energy produced spreads as mechanical waves in the form of an earthquake. The mechanical waves transferred to the air become  
 (A) sound. (B) electricity. (C) light. (D) heat.

Answer: A


Question: An enclosed 20 mL metal cylinder was filled with a gas sample at room temperature. The sample then was transferred to an empty 40 mL enclosed container, also at room temperature. After being transferred, the volume of the gas was  
 (A) 10 mL. (B) 20 mL. (C) 30 mL. (D) 40 mL.

Answer: D


Question: Sand is a type of soil that is made of very tiny pieces of material. Which process most likely forms sand?  
 (A) the rotation of Earth (B) the growth of animals (C) the decay of large trees (D) the weathering of rocks

Answer:
D