instruction:
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.
question:
The Piedmont and Coastal Plains regions in Maryland produce crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco, tomatoes, and apples. Which environmental factor most likely influences which crops are grown in these regions?  
 (A) soil quality (B) wind speeds (C) bird migration (D) water temperature
answer:
A


question:
Frame construction predominates in the New England area due to the abundance of  
 (A) clay. (B) masonry. (C) wood. (D) steel.
answer:
C


question:
Students are preparing to determine the boiling points of several aqueous solutions. In addition to proper lab attire, what devices or instruments will the students need to conduct this experiment?  
 (A) hot plate, beaker, masking tape (B) thermometer, hot plate, beaker (C) matches, beaker, thermometer (D) balance, hot plate, thermometer
answer:

B