TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Some plant species are more tolerant of acidic soil than others. The tolerant species are favored in areas affected by which consequence of human activity?  
 (A) mixing of pollutants with rain (B) erosion of topsoil by clearcutting (C) runoff of fertilizer used in farming (D) thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: If an ecosystem's balance is disturbed by a volcanic eruption, what will most likely occur?  
 (A) The ecosystem will not change from its original state. (B) The ecosystem will eventually become balanced again. (C) The consumers in the ecosystem will begin to consume carbon dioxide. (D) The consumers in the ecosystem will begin to produce more oxygen.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: Students are comparing different rocks. What do all rocks have in common?  
 (A) Rocks are made of one or more minerals. (B) Rocks are made of two or more elements. (C) Rocks are made of magma and sediments. (D) Rocks are made of sand changed by pressure.

SOLUTION:
A