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:
Joann repeatedly overfed the fish in the pond behind her house. The nitrates from the excess food contributed to an overgrowth of algae. To correct the problem, Joann added more plants to the pond. How will adding more plants help?
(A) The plants make the pond look beautiful. (B) The plants will camouflage the green algae. (C) The plants will compete with algae for nutrients. (D) The plants will provide all the food for the fish.
answer:
C

question:
In a lab investigation, a student notes that two metal blocks have the same mass. Based on this observation, if the two blocks were put on opposite sides of a balance, they would best represent
(A) balanced forces. (B) unbalanced forces. (C) equal and opposite reactions. (D) objects in motion.
answer:
A

question:
Which of the following is NOT a mixture?
(A) Smoke (B) Sugar (C) Milk (D) Paint
answer:
B