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:
When manned space exploration began, NASA used the gravity assist concept so that spacecraft could conserve fuel. Which statement explains why the gravity assist concept was useful for spacecraft to successfully travel and return to Earth?  
 (A) It gave spacecraft a timed trajectory. (B) It ensured spacecraft would return home safely. (C) It was helpful in planning spacecraft trajectories. (D) It ensured spacecraft would avoid being pulled into the sun.
answer:
C


question:
If you breathe on a mirror, part of the mirror clouds up. What are you actually seeing when you see the mirror cloud up?  
 (A) Water droplets that formed from cooled water vapor in your breath (B) Carbon dioxide that you are breathing out from your lungs (C) Oxygen that you are breathing out from your lungs (D) Cooled nitrogen in the air around you
answer:
A


question:
What are two of Earth's natural resources?  
 (A) nuclear power plants and batteries (B) forests and nuclear power plants (C) batteries and waterfalls (D) forests and waterfalls
answer:

D