Which of the Following Effects Is Produced by the High

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following effects is produced by the high surface tension of water?

• A) Water flows upward from the roots to the leaves in plants.
• B) Lakes don't freeze solid in winter despite low temperatures.
• C) A water strider can walk across the surface of a small pond.
• D) Evaporation of sweat from the skin helps to keep people from overheating.
• E) Organisms resist temperature changes, although they give off heat due to chemical reactions.

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