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: Which process in the water cycle returns water from the surface of Earth to the atmosphere?  
 (A) condensation (B) evaporation (C) precipitation (D) runoff

A: B
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Q: In 2004, Maryland recycled more than 35% of all of the waste the state produced. Which of these benefits does recycling provide to Maryland?  
 (A) fewer wild animals (B) decreased farm crops (C) less trash sent to landfills (D) decreased use of electricity

A: C
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Q: Charged particles formed during a chemical reaction are called  
 (A) ions. (B) protons. (C) molecules. (D) neutrons.

A:
A
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