instruction:
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.
question:
Which method is the best safety procedure when working around open flames?  
 (A) wear an acid-resistant apron (B) wash your hands (C) tie back long hair (D) use an electric fan to blow gases from the flame
answer:
C


question:
Claudia's teacher places a photograph of an organism on the board. He asks Claudia to determine if the organism is a plant or an animal. The answer to which question will best help Claudia determine if the organism is a plant or an animal?  
 (A) Does the organism have cells? (B) Does the organism reproduce? (C) Does the organism live in the forest? (D) Does the organism make its own food?
answer:
D


question:
A large number of species on Earth became extinct during a short time period about 65 million years ago. Based on this pattern of extinction, which is the most likely cause?  
 (A) gradual climate change (B) continued climate stability (C) sudden global climate change (D) gradual ecosystem succession
answer:

C