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: Which is a response of the autonomic nervous system that helps maintain equilibrium in the body?  
 (A) shivering in cold temperatures (B) eating due to appetite (C) slapping at biting insects (D) pulling away from hot objects

A: A
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Q: Which is the best example of evaporation?  
 (A) raindrops freezing (B) an ice cube melting (C) a puddle drying in the sun (D) a sponge soaking up water

A: C
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Q: A car runs out of fuel while traveling on a level road and eventually comes to a stop. Which of the following best explains why the car stops?  
 (A) Some of the energy of the car was lost to friction. (B) Some of the energy of the car was destroyed. (C) The amount of kinetic energy increased. (D) The amount of useful energy increased.

A:
A
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