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: Parents with freckles often have children with freckles. This occurs because  
 (A) freckles develop from light. (B) certain foods cause freckles. (C) certain habits cause freckles. (D) freckles are an inherited trait.

A: D
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Q: The Piedmont and Coastal Plains regions in Maryland produce crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco, tomatoes, and apples. Which environmental factor most likely influences which crops are grown in these regions?  
 (A) soil quality (B) wind speeds (C) bird migration (D) water temperature

A: A
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Q: Scientists use large optical telescopes to obtain information about the planets in the solar system. What wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation provide this information?  
 (A) gamma radiation (B) infrared radiation (C) radio waves (D) visible light

A:
D
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