The "internal plumbing system" of hydrothermal landscapes is capable of heating water to temperatures above 100°C while the water remains in liquid form; this water is referred to as ________.
A) soil moisture
B) vaporized
C) superheated
D) crystallized
E) mineralized

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The term "superheated" refers to water that is heated above its boiling point while remaining in a liquid state. This is a characteristic of hydrothermal systems, which have internal plumbing capable of heating water to temperatures above 100°C. Therefore, C is the best choice.

The "Internal Plumbing System" of Hydrothermal Landscapes Is Capable of Heating