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.
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Question: Frame construction predominates in the New England area due to the abundance of  
 (A) clay. (B) masonry. (C) wood. (D) steel.

Answer: C


Question: 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

Answer: C


Question: What are petri dishes used for in a lab?  
 (A) reflecting light to form images (B) measuring the mass of molecules (C) growing bacteria in a controlled setting (D) observing the strength of physical forces

Answer:
C