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.

Q: In 2004, Maryland recycled more than 35% of all of the waste the state produced. Which of these benefits does recycling provide to Maryland?  
 (A) fewer wild animals (B) decreased farm crops (C) less trash sent to landfills (D) decreased use of electricity

A: C
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Q: A hardware designer finds that the wiring in a circuit is releasing enough heat to make the circuit dangerously hot. Which change would best solve this problem?  
 (A) increasing the current in the circuit (B) placing rubber insulation on wires in the circuit (C) reversing the direction of current flow in the circuit (D) using circuit wires with a lower resistance

A: D
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Q: When light is reflected off an object and enters the eye, it falls on the  
 (A) lens. (B) pupil. (C) retina. (D) cornea.

A:
C
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