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.

Ex Input:
In gym class a student kicks a soccer ball high into the air. As the ball goes upward, which type of energy is increasing?  
 (A) kinetic energy (B) thermal energy (C) potential energy (D) mechanical energy

Ex Output:
C


Ex Input:
Wolves have adapted skills for hunting large hoofed animals such as elk, deer, or moose. Wolves tend to target prey animals that are sick or weak. The wolf benefits from this strategy because it uses less energy to hunt. How would the prey animal population also benefit from this strategy?  
 (A) by promoting detrimental genes (B) by stimulating beneficial DNA mutations (C) by preventing the introduction of other predator species (D) by increasing the reproductive success of healthy prey animals

Ex Output:
D


Ex Input:
Byron is investigating how temperature affects mold growth on bread. Before starting his procedure, Byron states in his journal that he thinks wet bread placed in the refrigerator will grow the most mold. Which term best describes Byron's statement?  
 (A) conclusion (B) result (C) hypothesis (D) variable

Ex Output:

C