TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: One advantage of a hand lens over a microscope is that the hand lens  
 (A) is easier to carry on field investigations. (B) is less likely to be infected by bacteria. (C) makes very tiny objects appear larger. (D) produces a more accurate image.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: In an experiment studying phototropism, students grew bean plants in labeled cardboard milk cartons. Afterward, the plants and soil were properly discarded. Which instruction line BEST conserves the remaining resources?  
 (A) recycle the markers, reuse the milk cartons (B) reuse the markers, discard the milk cartons (C) discard the markers, reuse the milk cartons (D) reuse the markers, recycle the milk cartons

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: Erin wants to make a strong, light chair. Which natural material should she use?  
 (A) iron (B) granite (C) clay (D) wood

SOLUTION:
D