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: The incompleteness of the fossil record results primarily from which phenomenon?  
 (A) the frequency and irregular timing of organism speciations (B) the metamorphosis of most sedimentary rock by heat and pressure (C) the geologically rapid cycling of crust material back into the mantle (D) the rarity with which organic remains are exposed to fossil-forming conditions

A: D
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Q: Kim lost her hammer outside. When she found it a few months later, some parts of the metal were covered with flaky, brown rust. Which type of change occurred when rust formed on the hammer?  
 (A) chemical (B) electrical (C) thermal (D) physical

A: A
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Q: Which metalloid is used in solar cells and computer chips?  
 (A) silicon (B) silver (C) arsenic (D) antimony

A:
A
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