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]: Solar radiation provides more heat near the equator than near the poles on Earth. The greatest amount of heat is moved away from the equator by  
 (A) ocean currents. (B) aquatic plants. (C) surface winds. (D) tectonic plates.
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: What procedure should be performed after any handling of a plant sample in a lab?  
 (A) applying disinfectant to the counters (B) throwing away plant material in the trash (C) washing hands with an antibacterial soap (D) placing hands under an ultraviolet light
[EX A]: C

[EX Q]: Some plant species are more tolerant of acidic soil than others. The tolerant species are favored in areas affected by which consequence of human activity?  
 (A) mixing of pollutants with rain (B) erosion of topsoil by clearcutting (C) runoff of fertilizer used in farming (D) thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer
[EX A]:
A