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.

Example Input: In 2004, Maryland recycled more than 35% of all of the waste the state produced. Which of these benefits does recycling provide to Maryland?  
 (A) fewer wild animals (B) decreased farm crops (C) less trash sent to landfills (D) decreased use of electricity
Example Output: C

Example Input: In an electric motor, electrical energy is converted into  
 (A) mechanical energy. (B) chemical energy. (C) thermal energy. (D) light energy.
Example Output: A

Example Input: The Himalayan Mountain chain is the youngest and tallest mountain chain on Earth. Which phenomenon contributed most to this area of continental buildup?  
 (A) erosion of surrounding continental materials (B) eruptions of continental shield volcanoes (C) convergence of continental plates (D) subsidence of continental landmass
Example Output:
C