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]: Some types of bacteria can only live where oxygen is not present. These bacteria were well adapted to life on Earth over 2 billion years ago. Which of the following changes caused many of these bacteria to become extinct?  
 (A) the slow movement of tectonic plates (B) the varying temperatures of each season (C) an increase in volcanic activity under the oceans (D) an increase in the number of photosynthetic organisms
[A]: D


[Q]: Rock layers with sand-sized particles were most likely deposited by  
 (A) wind. (B) water. (C) glaciers. (D) landslides.
[A]: A


[Q]: What is one of the major advantages of using hydroelectric power?  
 (A) It uses renewable natural resources. (B) It is easily generated in most big cities. (C) It can be generated from any area on Earth. (D) It does not require special buildings or equipment.
[A]:
A