Wet wood becomes extremely difficult to ignite because ____________________.
A) the water in wet wood has a high capacity to absorb heat
B) its temperature must be raised considerably
C) the water displaces oxygen (necessary for ignition) in pores in the wood
D) Both the water in wet wood has a high capacity to absorb heat and its temperature must be raised considerably are correct
E) the water in wet wood has a high capacity to absorb heat,its temperature must be raised considerably,and the water displaces oxygen (necessary for ignition) in pores in the wood are correct
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