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]: A population of plants growing on an island consisted of two varieties, one with thorns and the other without. Over a period of many years, the variety with thorns gradually disappeared. Which process most likely brought about this change in the plant population?  
 (A) gene flow (B) genetic drift (C) natural selection (D) random mutation
[EX A]: C

[EX Q]: If an ecosystem's balance is disturbed by a volcanic eruption, what will most likely occur?  
 (A) The ecosystem will not change from its original state. (B) The ecosystem will eventually become balanced again. (C) The consumers in the ecosystem will begin to consume carbon dioxide. (D) The consumers in the ecosystem will begin to produce more oxygen.
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: What is the role of decomposers in a food chain?  
 (A) They consume other organisms. (B) They break down dead organic matter. (C) They use the Sun's energy to make food. (D) They convert inorganic matter into organic matter.
[EX A]:
B