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.

Why would animals most likely have to leave an area during a drought?  
 (A) to find mates (B) to find shelter (C) to escape predators (D) to find water and food
D

Which best explains how nutrients get into soil?  
 (A) through exposure to air (B) by absorbing sunlight (C) through decaying matter (D) by rocks eroding
C

Marta and Roger are comparing how long it takes two different types of seeds to sprout. They plant both types of seeds in similar pots, place them in a sunny window, and water them daily. If they want to conduct their investigation correctly, which information is most important to record?  
 (A) the depth of the soil (B) the temperature of the water (C) the number of days until the seeds sprout (D) the size of pot used for growing the seeds

C