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: Vehicle exhaust contains a form of pollution called particulate matter. Technologies are being developed to reduce the amount of particulate matter in exhaust. A vehicle that produces less particulate matter would have the greatest impact on which aspect of human health?  
 (A) heart health (B) respiratory health (C) the rate of birth defects (D) weight and physical fitness

Answer: B


Question: When manned space exploration began, NASA used the gravity assist concept so that spacecraft could conserve fuel. Which statement explains why the gravity assist concept was useful for spacecraft to successfully travel and return to Earth?  
 (A) It gave spacecraft a timed trajectory. (B) It ensured spacecraft would return home safely. (C) It was helpful in planning spacecraft trajectories. (D) It ensured spacecraft would avoid being pulled into the sun.

Answer: C


Question: When scientists proposed the Theory of Continental Drift, there were many skeptics. Which discovery confirmed that the continents move on plates?  
 (A) deep-sea currents (B) earthquake formation (C) spreading of the sea floor (D) sedimentary rocks

Answer:
C