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.

When sodium hydroxide reacts with a copper nitrate solution, the reaction vessel needs to be kept on ice to slow down the reaction. What best describes this reaction?  
 (A) an exothermic reaction that absorbs energy (B) an exothermic reaction that releases energy (C) an endothermic reaction that absorbs energy (D) an endothermic reaction that releases energy
B

Many sports stadiums use grass, but some use fake grass called artificial turf. Artificial turf is made of fibers that look like real grass. In which way is this technology most likely beneficial?  
 (A) It uses less water. (B) It produces more heat. (C) It releases less moisture. (D) It absorbs more carbon dioxide.
A

The shape of a riverbed changes over time as a result of which gradual process?  
 (A) erosion (B) dissolving (C) plate shifting (D) compaction

A