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: A shallow container of salt water is placed in sunlight for a day. Which is the most likely result?  
 (A) All of the mixture will evaporate. (B) The salt will keep the water from evaporating. (C) The salt will separate from the water and float at the top of the container. (D) Only the water will evaporate and the salt will remain in the container.

A: D
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Q: In gym class a student kicks a soccer ball high into the air. As the ball goes upward, which type of energy is increasing?  
 (A) kinetic energy (B) thermal energy (C) potential energy (D) mechanical energy

A: C
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Q: Which of the following does not give an example of how sparrows use resources in their environment to survive?  
 (A) Sparrows breathe air. (B) Sparrows drink water. (C) Sparrows use the sun for food. (D) Sparrows use plants for shelter.

A:
C
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