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]: The burning of fossil fuels affects the atmosphere by  
 (A) adding more heat and carbon dioxide. (B) reducing the amount of necessary heat. (C) taking water vapor out of the atmosphere. (D) putting more oxygen in the atmosphere.
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: Lichens are symbiotic organisms made of green algae and fungi. What do the green algae supply to the fungi in this symbiotic relationship?  
 (A) carbon dioxide (B) food (C) protection (D) water
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Which physical property is used to identify a mineral based on its resistance to being scratched?  
 (A) hardness (B) density (C) color (D) streak
[EX A]:
A