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 is a fact rather than an opinion about earthquakes?  
 (A) Earthquakes occur along fault lines. (B) Earthquakes are worse than hurricanes. (C) Earthquakes are bad for all local businesses. (D) Earthquakes always cause major damage to homes.
answer:
A


question:
Which of these is an inherited behavior?  
 (A) a seal balancing a ball (B) a dog getting the newspaper (C) a spider spinning a web (D) an ape using sign language
answer:
C


question:
Pollutants, such as motor oil and gasoline, are sometimes leaked onto roads by vehicles. How do these pollutants most likely affect the environment?  
 (A) Storms wash the pollutants into lakes and rivers. (B) Animals become sick from licking the pollutants on the road. (C) Animals get stuck in the pollutants when they cross the road. (D) Winds blow the pollutants to the side of the road and harm the soil.
answer:

A