The Purpose for Using Jelly on Buried Cable Is That

The purpose for using jelly on buried cable is that it:

A) makes the cable less brittle in freezing temperatures
B) protects the cable against water seepage
C) is easier for technicians to handle; they prefer working on cable that is jelly-filled
D) rodents are repelled by the flavor of the jelly and thus will not do damage to the cable
E) None of the above