TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream?  
 (A) It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass. (B) It creates the high winds around the eye of a hurricane. (C) It forces the hot air along the equator to rise to areas in North America. (D) It causes high pressure air masses to rotate clockwise.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: What is an environmental threat posed by oil and gas acquisition and transport that is not posed by the acquisition and transport of the energy resources uranium, and wood?  
 (A) habitat change (B) vehicle pollution (C) pipeline leaks (D) soil compaction and loss

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: A scanning electron microscope is best suited for observing  
 (A) diffraction of light. (B) tectonic features on planets. (C) the surfaces of small objects. (D) topographical features on the ocean floor.

SOLUTION:
C