instruction:
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.
question:
Which two life processes occur in both plants and humans?  
 (A) growing and reproducing (B) germinating and making food (C) growing and making food (D) germinating and reproducing
answer:
A


question:
Which statement best describes how birth and death rates compare in a population at carrying capacity?  
 (A) The birth rate is greater than the death rate. (B) The birth rate is less than the death rate. (C) The birth rate is equal to the death rate. (D) The birth rate and the death rate are zero.
answer:
C


question:
A large mammal lives in a cold, snowy environment. Which adaptation would best help the mammal survive in low temperatures?  
 (A) thick fur (B) sharp claws (C) large ears (D) strong muscles
answer:

A