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.

What tool would be used to examine a fingerprint?  
 (A) a graduated cylinder (B) a hand lens (C) a pair of goggles (D) a thermometer
B

The Piedmont and Coastal Plains regions in Maryland produce crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco, tomatoes, and apples. Which environmental factor most likely influences which crops are grown in these regions?  
 (A) soil quality (B) wind speeds (C) bird migration (D) water temperature
A

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 to address problems that existed in the environment. Which is the EPA most likely interested in reducing?  
 (A) the emissions from volcanic activity (B) the level of pollution caused by people (C) the amount of ozone in the stratosphere (D) the amount of oxygen produced by trees

B