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]: Many things can contribute to the development of a theory. A student made a list of some things that might help scientists develop a theory. Observations Calculations Conversations Publications From the student's list, which must be used in the development of every theory?  
 (A) Observations (B) Conversations (C) Publications and calculations (D) Calculations and conversations
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: In gym class a student kicks a soccer ball high into the air. As the ball goes upward, which type of energy is increasing?  
 (A) kinetic energy (B) thermal energy (C) potential energy (D) mechanical energy
[EX A]: C

[EX Q]: What type of precipitation occurs when raindrops freeze as they fall?  
 (A) hail (B) frost (C) sleet (D) snow
[EX A]:
C