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: A student pushes a box to slide it across the floor. Which statement explains why the box begins to move?  
 (A) The weight of the box is greater than the force of friction. (B) The weight of the box is less than the force of friction. (C) The applied force is greater than the force of friction. (D) The applied force is less than the force of friction.

Answer: C


Question: The changing appearances of the nighttime sky over the surface of Earth and eclipses of the Moon have provided evidence that  
 (A) Earth is a sphere. (B) Earth supports life. (C) Earth has a layered atmosphere. (D) Earth is covered mostly with water.

Answer: A


Question: Hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean lasts from June to November. Which factor makes an Atlantic hurricane less likely to form during the month of March?  
 (A) weak trade winds (B) cool ocean waters (C) low humidity rates (D) strong wind shears

Answer:
B