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: The energy that is stored in food originally comes from  
 (A) air (B) soil (C) sunlight (D) water

A: C
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Q: A student pushes a box to slide it across the floor. Which statement explains why the box begins to move?  
 (A) The weight of the box is greater than the force of friction. (B) The weight of the box is less than the force of friction. (C) The applied force is greater than the force of friction. (D) The applied force is less than the force of friction.

A: C
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Q: Water moves directly from a lake to the air by which of the following processes?  
 (A) condensation (B) evaporation (C) precipitation (D) sedimentation

A:
B
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