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.

[EX Q]: In 2004, Maryland recycled more than 35% of all of the waste the state produced. Which of these benefits does recycling provide to Maryland?  
 (A) fewer wild animals (B) decreased farm crops (C) less trash sent to landfills (D) decreased use of electricity
[EX A]: C

[EX Q]: While Anna was testing a circuit, she dropped a light bulb. What is the safest thing Anna can do?  
 (A) get a new bulb to finish the test (B) push the broken glass under a table (C) tell her teacher that she broke the bulb (D) ask her partner to help pick up the broken glass
[EX A]: C

[EX Q]: The first powerful telescopes were built during the early 1600s. Scientists at that time were able to learn more about which subject by using the telescope?  
 (A) the shape of continents of Earth (B) the effect of storms and hurricanes (C) forces changing the surface of Earth (D) planets and moons in the solar system
[EX A]:
D