You are given a science question (hard-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]: In the 17th century, Galileo proposed a hypothesis to explain how suction pumps work. Galileo's hypothesis was disproved, but later it helped Torricelli in the development of an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure. How did Galileo's hypothesis most likely help with the development of this new technology?  
 (A) by leading Galileo to design a different technology (B) by allowing another scientist to critique Galileo's hypothesis (C) by providing evidence of the effects of atmospheric pressure (D) by inspiring another scientist to test an alternative hypothesis
[A]: D


[Q]: Because water can hold a large amount of heat, which effect do oceans have on nearby land areas?  
 (A) They prevent rapid extreme temperature changes. (B) They form high-pressure areas that cause magma currents. (C) They provide the energy that triggers volcanic events. (D) They lower the freezing point of fresh water.
[A]: A


[Q]: Which is evidence of a chemical reaction?  
 (A) the light produced by magnesium when burned (B) the evaporation of water from a solution (C) the fizzing of a soft drink (D) the heat from a light bulb
[A]:
A