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]: After a star runs out of most of its hydrogen fuel, it becomes hotter and more luminous. What stage does this represent in the life cycle of a star?  
 (A) quasar (B) protostar (C) red giant (D) white dwarf
[A]: C


[Q]: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS. The first known human cases AIDS were in Africa in the late 1950s. Since then, tens of millions of people have died from the disease, and tens of millions more people all over the world are infected. Which term best describes the disease AIDS?  
 (A) isolated cases (B) outbreak (C) epidemic (D) pandemic
[A]: D


[Q]: Fourth graders are planning a roller-skate race. Which surface would be the best for this race?  
 (A) gravel (B) sand (C) blacktop (D) grass
[A]:
C