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]: Air is composed of many different substances. Which of the following components of air is a compound rather than an element?  
 (A) Argon, Ar (B) Oxygen, O2 (C) Water, H2O (D) Nitrogen, N2
[A]: C


[Q]: When manned space exploration began, NASA used the gravity assist concept so that spacecraft could conserve fuel. Which statement explains why the gravity assist concept was useful for spacecraft to successfully travel and return to Earth?  
 (A) It gave spacecraft a timed trajectory. (B) It ensured spacecraft would return home safely. (C) It was helpful in planning spacecraft trajectories. (D) It ensured spacecraft would avoid being pulled into the sun.
[A]: C


[Q]: A shoe manufacturer randomly selects 10% of the production from each shift. Each of these shoes is checked to ensure that it is correctly made. What is this process called?  
 (A) quality control (B) product distribution (C) production selection (D) research and development
[A]:
A