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.
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Question: Which of the following is most likely to disrupt the natural balance in an ecosystem?  
 (A) introduction of a non-native species (B) reduced daylight hours during winter (C) preventing the cutting of trees in forests (D) riverbank erosion resulting from springtime flooding

Answer: A


Question: Scientists theorize that the original atmosphere of Earth was stripped away by the solar wind shortly after the formation of the planet. The Jovian planets are far enough from the Sun that the solar wind has less of an impact. Studies of the Jovian planets suggest the early atmosphere of Earth was mainly composed of which two gases?  
 (A) oxygen and argon (B) hydrogen and helium (C) carbon dioxide and nitrogen (D) sulfur dioxide and water vapor

Answer: B


Question: Bracket fungi grow and feed on the dead wood inside of trees. What is the role of bracket fungi in an ecosystem?  
 (A) secondary consumers (B) primary consumers (C) decomposers (D) producers

Answer:
C