instruction:
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.
question:
After a star runs out of most of its hydrogen fuel, it becomes hotter and more luminous. What stage does this represent in the life cycle of a star?  
 (A) quasar (B) protostar (C) red giant (D) white dwarf
answer:
C


question:
Estuaries are marine environments located in areas where fresh water from rivers flow into the ocean. Estuaries are one of the most biologically productive ecosystems. Birds, fish, turtles and many other organisms inhabit these ecosystems. Which will most likely cause changes to estuary habitats on a global scale?  
 (A) decreases in powerful hurricanes (B) decreases in volcanic eruptions (C) increases in earthquakes (D) increases in sea level
answer:
D


question:
Ruben is using a compass to find out which direction the wind is blowing. Which of the following would be best for him to observe to help him find the direction of the wind?  
 (A) a flag on a pole (B) the temperature on a thermometer (C) birds flying above the trees (D) the shadow of a building
answer:

A